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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 12pt;">I am excited to announce a new position within the Office of Disability Access at the University of North Texas – Assistant Director for Accessible
Instruction and Assistive Technology. Please review the job announcement: <a class="OWAAutoLink" id="LPlnk201885" href="https://jobs.unt.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1540839773734" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" previewremoved="true">
https://jobs.unt.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1540839773734</a></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 12pt;">Please apply or forward to someone who may be interested in this exciting opportunity. Let me know if you have any questions.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 12pt;">Job Description</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 12pt;"><br>
The Office of Disability Access (ODA) at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire an Assistant Director, Accessible Instruction and Assistive Technology to join our team.
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 12pt;">This position requires a highly specialized set of knowledge and skills necessary to oversee ODA text conversion, implement assistive technology
in the disability accommodation process, work with faculty and other campus partners to ensure access in online/distance courses, supervise staff who coordinate various aspects of making instruction accessible, and provide case management to a caseload of
students. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:</span></p>
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<li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 12pt;">Supervise the areas and staff who coordinate the production and acquisition of accessible alternative formats; assistive technology and
equipment inventory along with check-out and check-in process; note-taker program; and interpreting/transcription services.
</span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 12pt;">Supervise and participate with ODA staff that conduct student registration meetings, review disability documentation, and assess the interaction
of the student's disability with the environment to coordinate reasonable accommodations.
</span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 12pt;">Direct oversight of text conversion process with external vendors and provide students with the converted documents in a timely manner and
in accordance with federal disability law. </span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 12pt;">Assists with revision and development of policies and procedures in areas of supervision.
</span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 12pt;">Research and implement best practices and advances in alternative format production and assistive technology.
</span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 12pt;">Work collaboratively with campus computer labs ensuring they are equipped with adaptive software and hardware to meet students' accessibility
needs. </span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 12pt;">Manage caseload of students, e.g. accommodation coordination, referral to resources, advising, and course registration.
</span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 12pt;">Provide office support in keeping up-to-date with trends in ADA compliance, social justice, universal design, and accommodation issues.
</span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 12pt;">Provide university-wide consultation, education, and training on the social construction of disability and the intersections of disability
with social, educational, technological, and physical environments. </span></li></ul>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 12pt;">The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal
and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national
origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 12pt;">Minimum Qualifications</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 12pt;"><br>
The successful candidate will possess the following required qualifications:</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 12pt;">Master's Degree in related field and four years of professional related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training
and experience. </span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 12pt;">Preferred Qualifications</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 12pt;"><br>
The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:</span></p>
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<li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 12pt;">Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, counseling, instructional design, computer science, special education, access technology,
education or a related field. </span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 12pt;">Three years of progressively responsible experience related to assistive technology and alternative format production including two years
of supervisory experience. </span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 12pt;">Experience providing services to students with disabilities in postsecondary education.
</span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of laws involving students with disabilities, assistive technology and copyright issues (ADA, 504, 508, FERPA, etc.).
</span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 12pt;">Experience assisting and training college students, faculty, and staff.
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 12pt;">Warmest Regards,<br>
Katy</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: rgb(46, 108, 47); font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont";">Katy A. Washington, J.D., Ph.D.
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(46, 108, 47); font-family: "Times New Roman",serif,serif,"EmojiFont"; font-size: 10pt;">University of North Texas</span><span style="color: rgb(46, 108, 47); font-size: 10pt;"></span></p>
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