Adaptive Technology Coordinator, Disability Resource Center

Job DescriptionThe Adaptive Technology Coordinator works with students, faculty, staff, and administration to identify the impact of specific disabilities presenting challenges to student learning and to develop accessibility strategies to promote student learning.This position includes alternative text, academic adaptive technologies, including blind and low-visions specific technologies, furniture accommodations, and completes access appointments to determine reasonable accommodations.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for making immediate decisions regarding the access of learning materials in alternate format and reasonable technological accommodations based on the impact of a disabilityMaintains and further develops the Adaptive Technology (AT) program at UTC, which includes alternative text production, management of appropriate software and management of adaptive technology toolsTrains students and staff on the use of adaptive technology toolsCollaborates on campus-wide compliance to the standards set forth by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act/WCAG 2.0 AA Standards and works towards developing a universal approach to information access on the campusReviews medical documentation, ensuring compliance with the ADA-AA, Section 504, local and state laws, HUD, etc., and determines reasonable accommodations for disabled studentsWorks with university partners to discuss and implement Electronic and Information Access on campus, which includes providing resources and training regarding accessible document/website creation The ideal candidate will possess the following:Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act as revisedKnowledge of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation ActKnowledge of WCAG 2.0 AA StandardsKnowledge of the impact of federal, state and local legislationSkill set for training on existing and new technologyAbility to engage in professional development and bring back important accessibility information to campusAbility to research and report on trending technology issues/updatesAbility to make documents accessible in a timely mannerAbility to find creative solutions to access difficultiesAbility to problem solve independentlyAbility to stay informed of new and emerging technologyAbility to maintain professional demeanor in potentially difficult situationsExperience working on a collaborative teamReview of applications will begin on May 8, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received bythis datewill receive priority consideration.QualificationsMinimum: Requires a bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or similar field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.