Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Onsite
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.
Key Responsibilities include:
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.
The incumbent will be expected to observe an unpaid work break two months out of the year. Typically, the unpaid work breaks are expected to be in June and July, but the dates may vary each year.
Department: 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.
Compensation: $35,000-$40,000/annually (this is the salary amount prorated based on 2 months of unpaid leave). Salary will be determined by finalist's experience, training, education, and equity-based factors.
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.
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.
Applicants will be expected to provide:
A cover letter that addresses the candidate’s professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.
A Resume
Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.
Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents submitted aside from a cover letter and resume/CV will not be considered.
Please be detailed. In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Emily Jensen
eejensen@uwm.edu
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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