Assistive Technology Coordinator

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Operations and External Affairs
University IT Services
LCC - Elephant and Castle, London UK
Grade 5
£38,694 - £50,259 per annum

Permanent

Full time - 35 hours per week

28 March 2021 23:55

The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistive Technology (AT) Coordinator to facilitate specialist assistive software support and training for students and staff across UAL. To maintain and enhance levels of assistive technology (AT) knowledge. To collaborate internally and externally to establish and manage AT initiatives that enhance AT service delivery at UAL. To provide AT documentation and guides to a high standard. To identify assistive technology trends, by evaluating and reviewing innovative AT software platforms, making recommendations to UAL which align with university requirements. Engagement with IT technical teams to co-ordinate and support the deployment of AT software on the university network. Produce roadmaps for all supported AT applications. Work with the Digital Accessibility Manager to ensure the university meets the standards required by the European Web Accessibility directive (2016) 

About you

Educated to degree or equivalent. You will have a broad knowledge of disability issues, of different impairments and of the range of assistive technology (AT) solutions. As well as a good understanding of the disability provisions of the Equality Act (2010), its application to higher education and work, and ‘reasonable adjustments’ which may be required by students and staff in their learning and work place settings. You will have a broad knowledge of AT-related software and hardware and a good knowledge of the European Directive on Web Accessibility (2016) and its application within an HE Environment. You will also be competent in the use of mobile and desktop operating systems and software. You will have an understanding of software licensing considerations and installing, operating and using assistive software and applications within a network environment. 


In return, UAL offers generous leave, an attractive salary and pension plus a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity. Relocation assistance is available. 

Apply Early:

Please note that this role may close earlier than the stated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. If you wish to apply for this position, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Query:

If you have any queries you may contact oeastaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk


 

This opportunity is closed to applications.