Position Summary:

The Technology Accessibility Coordinator coordinates the Disability Resource Office’s efforts with technology accessibility. The coordinator will train individual students on access technologies and serve as a resource to faculty and staff in technology accessibility. The coordinator will also manage and support various accessibility programs in the office, including Test Accessibility Services. This position is an 11-month position.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assess the needs of students with disabilities and train and support them on appropriate access technology in one-on-one meetings, workshops, presentations, and through digital training materials on the office’s website

• Manage an access technology loaning library, which includes ensuring it is well-maintained, up-to-date, and loans are tracked and returned

• Produce, collect, and distribute accessible textbooks to students with print disabilities, which includes collaborating with graduate assistants who assist with the conversion process

• Coordinate peer note-taking accommodations to ensure students have timely access to accurate and accessible notes

• Support graduate assistants who are responsible for Test Accessibility Services by troubleshooting problems that arise during test administration and, when graduate assistants are unavailable, administer the exams and communicate with students and faculty about exams

• Initiate outreach and collaborate and consult with faculty and various offices across the university to improve the accessibility of electronic information technology and instructional technology, which includes serving on relevant committees

• Collaborate with Information Resources, Campus Technology Services, the Faculty Development Office, the Center for Teaching and Learning, Memorial Library, the Marketing Office, and Design Help to provide training for faculty and staff through workshops, one-on-one sessions, and digital materials

• Maintain accurate records and conduct on-going assessments to determine the effectiveness of trainings and technology

• Make recommendations for continual improvement of programs

• Represent the Disability Resources Office at appropriate events, which may require occasional evening/weekend work

• Develop and demonstrate an understanding of equity and inclusion while contributing to SUNY Cortland’s culture of caring for all in our diverse community

• Engage in professional development to keep current on trends in access technology, accessible electronic information technology, and instructional technology, including new challenges, solutions, and compliance requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively to diverse groups and individuals at all levels of the organization

• Strong attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a team

• Skilled with technology used in higher education, including access technology

• Ability to quickly learn new technological systems, software, and hardware and convey knowledge in a clear and understandable manner to non-technical users both verbally and in writing

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Minimum of one year experience working in higher education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to education or disability

• Two years of experience in higher education with instructional technology and/or accessibility

• Experience with training users on technology

• Experience working with people with disabilities

• Experience working with a diverse population

• Experience with access technology, accessible electronic information technology, and universal design

• Experience applying disability laws in higher education