Assistive Technology Specialist - Disability Resources and Educational Services

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Urbana, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Assistive Technology, Data Management, Disability Accommodations, Information Technology & Information Systems, Inventory Management, Software Administration, Software Licenses, Training/Teaching, University/School Policies, Website Management
LOCATION
Urbana, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Oversees the development, installation, configuration, and maintenance of approved assistive technologies within DRES, for use by disabled students and DRES staff.
  • Serves as lead for DRES data management modules across DRES areas.
  • Interpret, integrate, and synthesize evaluative information to make recommendations for assistive technology interventions to provide access for disabled students and DRES.
  • Provides administrative support and training on assistive technologies and use of third-party software applications to disabled students and campus stakeholders working with disabled students.
  • Prepares training materials, conducts workshops, and provides support related to assistive technologies.
  • Verifies software and equipment is functional and escalates issues to the appropriate IT system area.
  • Maintain proper inventory of software licenses, assistive technology, and other related equipment (not managed directly by University IT).
  • Collaborate with IT Partners at the University in acquisitions of any new technology including hardware and software to maintain adhere to the division's standard.
  • Assists DRES with website updates and advises about accessibility. May pull together area experts in each DRES area to assist in gathering website information.
  • Adheres to University policies and procedures regarding IT and safeguards University AT assets.

About the Company

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign