Technology support specialist Jobs in Manchester, NH

Assistive Technology Specialist

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Summary Operating Title Assistive Technology Specialist Long Classification Title Mental Health Counselor I Campus Location Durham Department UNH Student Accessibility Services Summary of Position The Assistive Technology Specialist (ATS) will develop, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate assistive technology related services for students with disabilities. Acceptable minimum level of education Bachelor's Acceptable minimum years of experience 2 years Additional Job Information Posting Number PS4677FY24 Other minimum qualifications Master’s degree in Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Computer Information Services, Educational Technology, Special Education or related discipline, and two years of experience working with students with disabilities, or Bachelor’s degree and four years experience. Additional Preferred Qualifications Experience with current technology including but not limited to : Read&Write, Dragon Naturally Speaking, Mac & PC Platforms, JAWS, TextHelp, Zoomtext, OCR, BrailleNote, remote captioning, and Canvas. Experience supporting college students with assistive technology. Experience reviewing clinical documentation in order to determine assistive technology needs and use by students. Familiarity with Braille production, Braille translation software, and maintenance of Braille embossers. Ability to manage numerous complex assignments and meet required deadlines. Experience with Office 365 products. Knowledge of web accessibility and usability standards including WCAG 2.0. Knowledge of federal and state laws regarding disability access and compliance, including but not limited to Section 508 of the ADA. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently. Salary Information Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off. Quicklink for Posting Percent Time Information (FTE) 1.00 Grade 16