Job Openings

Western Michigan University

02/21/2018

Major Duties:

- Troubleshoots and evaluates assistive technology with existing and emerging technology systems to ensure effective daily operation.

- Coordinates in-service training and documentation for students, staff, and faculty on effective use of existing and emerging technologies to ensure effective operation of assistive technology.

- Coordinates the conversion of materials into alternative formats.

- Attends appropriate training opportunities to maintain skills and knowledge in assistive technologies.

- Evaluates and provides recommendations related to assistive technology use of proposed student-facing technologies.  

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree or higher in related field from an accredited institution.

- Two years' relevant experience providing direct support to users of alternative format and accessible content for educational purposes.

- Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state.  

Desired Qualifications:

- Bachelors degree or higher in special education or a related field from an accredited institution.

- Demonstrated leadership in providing assistive technology training and awareness to educators, administrators and students.

- Instructional technology education that included training in assistive technology.  

E_mail: linda.walker@wmich.edu

Phone: (269) 387-3620

Cert: Any Certification

Applications should be submitted at http://wmich.edu/hr/jobs

Western Michigan University, an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, complies with applicable federal and state laws and University policies prohibiting discrimination and harassment. Western Michigan University prohibits discrimination or harassment which violates the law or which constitutes inappropriate or unprofessional limitation of employment opportunity, University facility access, or participation in University activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected disability, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status. Please contact Institutional Equity for more information.