Adaptive Technology Coordinator, Disability Resource Center
University of Tennessee System
Chattanooga, TN
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Disability Accommodations, Documentation, Emerging Technology, Furniture, Higher Education, Maintain Compliance, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Online Publications, Problem Solving Skills, Psychology, Regulatory Compliance, Rehabilitation Act, Research Skills, Section 508, Social Work, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Student Housing, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
LOCATION
Chattanooga, TN
POSTED
3 days ago
The 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.
Minimum: 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.
Preferred: An advanced degree, AT certification, and three or more years of experience working with students with disabilities in a higher education setting is preferred.
Responsible for making immediate decisions regarding the access of learning materials in alternate format and reasonable technological accommodations based on the impact of a disability
Maintains and further develops the Adaptive Technology (AT) program at UTC, which includes alternative text production, management of appropriate software and management of adaptive technology tools
Trains students and staff on the use of adaptive technology tools
Collaborates 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 campus
Reviews medical documentation, ensuring compliance with the ADA-AA, Section 504, local and state laws, HUD, etc., and determines reasonable accommodations for disabled students
Works 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 revised
Knowledge of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
Knowledge of WCAG 2.0 AA Standards
Knowledge of the impact of federal, state and local legislation
Skill set for training on existing and new technology
Ability to engage in professional development and bring back important accessibility information to campus
Ability to research and report on trending technology issues/updates
Ability to make documents accessible in a timely manner
Ability to find creative solutions to access difficulties
Ability to problem solve independently
Ability to stay informed of new and emerging technology
Ability to maintain professional demeanor in potentially difficult situations
Experience working on a collaborative team
Review of applications will begin on May 8, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.
Responsible for making immediate decisions regarding the access of learning materials in alternate format and reasonable technological accommodations based on the impact of a disability
Maintains and further develops the Adaptive Technology (AT) program at UTC, which includes alternative text production, management of appropriate software and management of adaptive technology tools
Trains students and staff on the use of adaptive technology tools
Collaborates 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 campus
Reviews medical documentation, ensuring compliance with the ADA-AA, Section 504, local and state laws, HUD, etc., and determines reasonable accommodations for disabled students
Works 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 revised
Knowledge of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
Knowledge of WCAG 2.0 AA Standards
Knowledge of the impact of federal, state and local legislation
Skill set for training on existing and new technology
Ability to engage in professional development and bring back important accessibility information to campus
Ability to research and report on trending technology issues/updates
Ability to make documents accessible in a timely manner
Ability to find creative solutions to access difficulties
Ability to problem solve independently
Ability to stay informed of new and emerging technology
Ability to maintain professional demeanor in potentially difficult situations
Experience working on a collaborative team
Review of applications will begin on May 8, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.