[Athen] AT Specialist Position Open at UVA

[Kressin, Lori L (llk2t)]

Good morning everyone,

An IT-Assistive Technology Specialist position is now open at the Univ of Virginia in the Student Disability Access Center (SDAC). A quick summary of the position is below my signature, however, please use the link for position details and information on the application process.

Assistive Technology Specialist, Department of Student Health and Wellness<https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Assistive-Technology-Specialist--Department-of-Student-Health-and-Wellness_R0019022>

We are hoping to turn this around quickly so if you, or someone you know is interested please apply before Oct 16th. The first round of applicant reviews will begin the week of Oct 19th.

Please share as you see appropriate,

Lori
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Lori Kressin
Coordinator of Academic Accessibility
Office of the Executive VP and Provost • Univ. of Virginia
102 Cresap Rd • POB 400199 • Charlottesville, VA • 22903
[434] 982-5784
http://provost.virginia.edu/coaa


POSITION SUMMARY

The University of Virginia is currently seeking an IT-Assistive Technology Specialist (AT Specialist) to work with the Student Disability Access Center (SDAC). SDAC is the University’s designated access agency for students with disabilities, providing services to two groups of students: those who have been previously diagnosed with a disability; and those who have never been diagnosed, but find themselves struggling academically, and seek advice and support to address their difficulties.

Summary:
The AT Specialist will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of assistive technology implemented and deployed through SDAC and serve as the subject matter expert for SDAC in matters relating to assistive technology, technology accessibility, and technology accessibility standards. The successful candidate will recommend, evaluate, install and maintain assistive technology adopted by SDAC designated as preferred AT accommodations and conduct research for IT specific solutions at the request of the SDAC team.

The successful candidate will be expected to assist students with the installation and use of the assistive technologies provided for them as an accommodation. In addition, and working with the SDAC team, this person will be responsible for the development and maintenance of online materials providing guidance and instruction for the use of these technologies.

In cooperation with other SDAC team members, the successful candidate will provide direct support for the creation of accessible course materials, including the creation of Braille and tactile graphics documents as well as captioning services for video, audio materials and in-person events.




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