Assistive Technology Coordinator

Assistive Technology Coordinator – Milwaukee, WI

Employment type:

Regular (Full Time)

Job

Job Description:

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.

• Coordinate and deliver accessible course materials, including alternate formats, assistive technologies, and note‑taking 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.
• Monitor deadlines and workflow processes to ensure delivery of services.
• Select and implement technology solutions, and develop and update processes.
• Test, troubleshoot, and resolve issues post‑implementation.
• Convert materials (print, electronic documents, video, and/or audio) into alternative formats by utilizing technological media and various strategies.

The incumbent will observe an unpaid work break of two months out of the year, typically in June and July, though dates may vary each year.

$35,000–$40,000 annually (salary prorated based on 2 months of unpaid leave). Salary will be determined by final candidate’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. Evidence should be included in your resume and/or cover letter.
• Knowledge of assistive technologies such as braille displays, digital magnifiers, hearing assistive technology, note‑taking systems, screen reading software, and text‑to‑speech and voice recognition software. Evidence should be included in your resume and/or cover letter.
• Knowledge of multimedia accessibility standards including audio descriptions, captions, and transcripts. Evidence should be included 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. Evidence should be included 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, note‑taking 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.
• Wis Tech Assistive Technology Certification or RESNA Assistive Technology Professional Certification.

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.

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 or . This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.