Assistive Technology Coordinator

About the role

Under the supervision of the Lead Specialist of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, the Assistive Technology Coordinator is responsible for accommodation and service delivery for students through provision of assistive technology (AT) services and alternative format (AF) for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH), as well as other students with disabilities. The successful candidate must operate in a manner that is student-centered, legally compliant (i.e. disability-related laws), and reflective of best practices in the disability services field. While this role does not support an assigned caseload of students, this individual will be a key team member and contributor in a fast-paced environment that fosters the full and meaningful inclusion of students with disabilities at the University. The Office of Student Accessibility Services is a highly collaborative, highly functional team, with a culture of achievement, supportiveness, and inclusivity. The OSAS team has defined and committed to core values of: Accountability, Care, Collaboration, Integrity, Leadership and Skilled Communication. It is important that the successful candidate demonstrate an ability to contribute positively to the team dynamic. This role requires organization, time management, the ability to work efficiently under deadlines, and strong attention to detail. The individual should be adept with or have a basic understanding of Microsoft Office software and various assistive technologies for students with disabilities with a willingness to expand knowledge base and skill. Additionally, this position may involve guiding the work of graduate and undergraduate student staff. Application Procedure: Please include a cover letter with your CV/resume. It can be added to the application at the same time/place you add your CV/resume.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Lead Specialist of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, to support the assistive technology needs of students who are DHH and those requiring alternative formats.
• Coordinates and supports the provision of assistive technology (AT) tools, including real-time captioning, transcription services, and FM/DM systems.
• Plans, prepares, and performs specialized in-house conversion and remediation of required academic materials into accessible formats.
• Develops procedures surrounding assistive technology as needed.
• Assists team members on providing services as it relates to assistive technology, communication access (Deaf/Hard of Hearing accommodations), and notetaking services.
• Assists with remediating notes from notetakers to ensure they're accessible for students and other notetaking support, as needed.
• Supports OSAS staff on assistive technology needs of students, such as providing advice and technical training.
• Assists with general OSAS technology needs and collaborates with other team members to provide disability-related accommodations.
• Duties and responsibilities can be adjusted to meet the needs of OSAS.
• In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values .
• Essential Skills
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently. Commitment to ensuring the on-going, successful functioning

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Additional Information

Assistive Technology Coordinator Office of Student Accessibility Services (OSAS) About OSAS The Office of Student Accessibility Services (OSAS) is the unit on campus responsible for ensuring reasonable and fair access to the University setting for a diverse population of students with disabilities. With a focus on accessibility, inclusivity, and creating environments free of discrimination, OSAS team members assess and approve reasonable accommodations and services for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, both on campus and online.

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