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Assistive Technology Specialist - Disability Support Services

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Position Overview:

Organize, conduct, and evaluate internal training programs. Select or create materials and appropriate delivery methods for programs on a variety of topics (e.g., new employee orientation, job skills training, or performance appraisals).

Department Specific Essential Job Functions:

Coordinates alternative print requests and production. (Includes contacting publishers, scanning and conversion of print-based material into accessible formats).

Oversees database management with regard to alternative print, and assistive/adaptive technology and provides statistics as requested.

Creates and/or conducts training sessions regarding the use of assistive/adaptive technology and encourages accessible material for faculty/staff/students.

Researches, evaluates, creates and recommends innovative assistive/adaptive technology resources and tools in accordance with federal and state law for ADA stations and serves as a resource for the university community.

Provides problem solving strategies for DSS computers as well as maintains assistive/adaptive technology located at ADA workstations, including reporting and coordinating repairs and upgrades to IT.

Hires and trains lab technical student workers to assist in completing essential job functions as needed.

Job Level:

Scope & Impact: Manager positions at UCO positions have responsibility for coordinating the operational and people resources of a particular activity. These positions are responsible for day-today effectiveness of their respective area, for working with staff and stakeholders to solve problems, and to recognize and escalate issues and opportunities.

Communication & Interaction : Communicates guidelines for project and service delivery. Interprets instructions and policies. Uses diplomacy and communication skills in structured settings.

Effective Knowledge: Demonstrates skill at planning, organizing, and facilitating. Applies knowledge of employment regulations, policies, and procedures. Incorporates budgetary information to manage resources. May apply functional area expertise to solve problems.

Problem Solving & Judgement : Identifies and resolves issues; uses judgment to escalate where appropriate. Anticipates potential problems and recommend potential solutions. Coaches assigned employees to improve quality.

Budget Authority: Has responsibility for project timelines and budgets. Coordinates and allocates resources relevant to assigned area. Has limited signature authority for purchases or payroll.

Policy & Procedure Authority: Primarily responsible for monitoring policy compliance. May make recommendations regarding policy change. Limited authority to grant exceptions within specific parameters.

Reporting Relationships : Generally reports to a Dean or Director-level. In very large departments, s/he may report to an Assistant Director or faculty chair. May undertake some responsibilities of the Director in his/her absence, but generally cannot act on behalf of the Director in her/his absence.

Supervisory & Team Leadership Responsibilities : The primary duty of this role is the management of staff. The role must qualify for exemption under FLSA by having at least two regular full-time direct reports. Typically oversees individual contributors and support staff. May lead a team to deliver a particular service. Does not typically oversee professionals or subordinate managers. Managers determine the distribution of work of other employees, plans and schedules resources, and make employment related decisions or recommendations about a combination of the following: hiring/transfer, performance evaluations, compensation adjustments, promotions, reclassifications, or discipline. Tracks completion of work in relation to deadlines or milestones. Reviews work quality and makes suggestions for improvement.

Qualifications

Qualifications Required:

Requires a bachelor's degree in Adult Education, HR, Communication, Training or related field plus 3 years of equivalent work experience in chosen field or 7+ years of equivalent work experience that provides knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts. Requires the application of expertise in a chosen field to achieve results.

Qualifications Preferred:

Experience working with individuals with disabilities. Thorough knowledge in all standard university applications and assistive technologies (i.e. Dragon Naturally Speaking, Adobe Acrobat, NVDA, Zoom Text. Open Book, Jaws, Wynn, Braille Embosser, Microsoft products, D2L, and other web-based applications.)

Will this employee supervise others?

yes

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Company

University of Central Oklahoma.

With strong connections throughout the Oklahoma City metro, the University of Central Oklahoma is dedicated to developing in students the confidence to succeed through transformative learning experiences. Central prides itself as a smart investment for success, preparing future leaders in an opportunity-rich environment, with access to more than 200 student organizations and the internship, employment, entertainment and cultural offerings of the rapidly growing Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Founded in 1890 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Central connects its nearly 14,000 students to unmatched value found in 118 undergraduate areas of study and 83 graduate programs from its main campus in Edmond and facilities throughout the metro area.

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