The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga · 3 months ago
Adaptive Technology Coordinator, Disability Resource Center
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is seeking an Adaptive Technology Coordinator to enhance accessibility for students with disabilities. This role involves developing strategies for student learning, managing adaptive technology tools, and ensuring compliance with accessibility standards.
Responsibilities
Responsible for making immediate decisions regarding the access of learning materials in alternate format and reasonable technological accommodations based on the impact of a disability
Maintains and further develops the Adaptive Technology (AT) program at UTC, which includes alternative text production, management of appropriate software and management of adaptive technology tools
Trains students and staff on the use of adaptive technology tools
Collaborates on campus-wide compliance to the standards set forth by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act/WCAG 2.0 AA Standards and works towards developing a universal approach to information access on the campus
Reviews medical documentation, ensuring compliance with the ADA-AA, Section 504, local and state laws, HUD, etc., and determines reasonable accommodations for disabled students
Works with university partners to discuss and implement Electronic and Information Access on campus, which includes providing resources and training regarding accessible document/website creation
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or similar field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act as revised
Knowledge of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
Knowledge of WCAG 2.0 AA Standards
Knowledge of the impact of federal, state and local legislation
Skill set for training on existing and new technology
Ability to engage in professional development and bring back important accessibility information to campus
Ability to research and report on trending technology issues/updates
Ability to make documents accessible in a timely manner
Ability to find creative solutions to access difficulties
Ability to problem solve independently
Ability to stay informed of new and emerging technology
Ability to maintain professional demeanor in potentially difficult situations
Experience working on a collaborative team
Preferred
An advanced degree, AT certification, and three or more years of experience working with students with disabilities in a higher education setting is preferred
Company
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is an engaged, metropolitan university committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Tian Li
Chief Technology Officer for UTC’s Quantum Networking and Communication Initiative
Tony Parsley
Associate Vice Chancellor of IT & Associate CIO
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