Assistive Technology Coordinator

Universities of Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

2d • $35,000 - $40,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistive Technology Coordinator supports equitable access for students with disabilities by overseeing the delivery of accessible course materials and assistive technology services. This role collaborates with students, faculty, and staff to ensure accommodations are implemented accurately, on time, and in alignment with accessibility regulations, while contributing to the ongoing improvement of accessibility services. The Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is dedicated to providing equal access for disabled students to the University’s academic, social, cultural and recreational programs. We provide comprehensive services and accommodations for disabled students, as well as outreach and support to faculty and staff. The ARC is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible University experience for all students. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 187 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. At UWM, we are committed to creating positive employee experiences, so our team members are able to thrive and excel in their work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least one year of work experience with disabled individuals.
• Knowledge of PDF remediation using Adobe Acrobat Pro, including reading order, and tagging. Please include clear evidence of knowledge in each area in your resume and/or cover letter.
• Knowledge of assistive technologies, such as braille displays, digital magnifiers, hearing assistive technology, notetaking systems, screen reading software, and text-to-speech and voice recognition software. Please include clear evidence of knowledge in each area in your resume and/or cover letter.
• Knowledge of multimedia accessibility standards including audio descriptions, captions, and transcripts. Please include clear evidence of knowledge in each area in your resume and/or cover letter.
• Knowledge of disability laws and regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504, and Section 508. Please include clear evidence of knowledge of each of these laws and regulations in your resume and/or cover letter.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in occupational therapy, special education, or rehabilitation sciences and technology.
• Two or more years of experience working with disabled individuals.
• Experience with PDF remediation using Adobe Acrobat Pro, including form fields, reading order, and tagging.
• Experience with assistive technologies including braille displays, digital magnifiers, listening assistive technology, notetaking systems, screen reading software, and text-to-speech and voice recognition software.
• Experience with the use and application of multimedia accessibility standards, including audio descriptions, captions, and transcripts.
• WisTech Assistive Technology Certification or RESNA Assistive Technology Professional Certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver accessible course materials, including alternate formats, assistive technologies, and notetaking tools.
• Manage alternate format and assistive technology workflows, including timelines, documentation, and issue resolution.
• Provide training and technical support to students, faculty, and staff related to assistive technologies and accommodation processes.
• Maintain and manage assistive technology inventories, including student loan, checkout, and return processes.
• Support compliance with ADA, Section 504, and institutional accessibility policies by implementing approved accommodations and applying accessibility best practices.
• Monitors deadlines and work flow processes to ensure delivery of services
• Selects and implements technology solutions, and develop and updates processes
• Tests, troubleshoots, and resolves issues post-implementation
• Converts materials (print, electronic documents, video, and/or audio) into alternative formats by utilizing technological mediums and various strategies

Benefits

• UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes toward the cost of several benefit plans.
• Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level