Assistive Technology Coordinator
Washington State University

Available Title(s):

1481-YN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 1

Business Title:

Assistive Technology Coordinator

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

This Student Affairs position is responsible for coordination of the Access Center Adaptive and Assistive Technologies (AT) Programs and Classroom Access. This position leads a small group of student workers who assist with book conversions and classroom access. This position oversees the conversion and editing of all text materials into accessible formats and closely monitors and directs hourly employees to produce converted material in a timely and accurate manner. This position guides a team of technology consultants (student trainers) who train students in the use of specific assistive and adaptive technologies. This position collaborates with Access Center advisors, students, faculty, and Academic Outreach and Innovation to ensure that complete delivery of classroom accommodations is met. This position troubleshoots problems with AT and oversees adaptive equipment/furniture check out and return. This position serves as an AT resource for WSU Pullman campus faculty and serves as a member of university committees devoted to ADA assistive technology/ universal design/accessible web-site issues.

Required Qualifications:

• Positions require a Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis.

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities in an educational environment

• Proven abilities training people in the use of computer applications, problem-solving computer issues

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and oral communications skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated organizational skills

• Experience with the evaluation, selection and implementation of Assistive Technologies

• Working knowledge of or the ability to master the use of Adaptive Technologies and the following specialized software applications: Read Speaker- Glean - Dragon Naturally Speaking - JAWS - Zoom Text

• Professional work experience providing services relating to technology to students with disabilities in a college or university setting

• Certification in Assistive Technologies Applications

• Experience and/or formal education related to specialized Adaptive Technologies hardware such as Braille printers, etc.

• Experience supervising and leading the work of student temporary staff

• Experience training full-time staff, student staff and student clients in the use of Assistive Technology hardware and software.

• Knowledge of physical, sensory, and learning disabilities in adults

• Knowledge of the ADA and Section 504 and 508 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and how they apply to post-secondary education

• Demonstrated ability to quickly research, learn and then apply new software applications

• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and the ability to respond to issues with good judgment and flexibility

• Demonstrated sensitivity to and the desire to promote diversity

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Student Affairs

Department Name:

Access Center

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

https://accesscenter.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary:

$4,162 - $4,500

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU's Administrative Professional Compensation. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Overtime Eligibility:

Overtime Eligible

FTE: 100%

This is a permanent position.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

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