Hunter College
Assistive Technology & Center Assistant at Hunter College supports students with disabilities by providing training and access to assistive technologies. Success means students can fully engage with their coursework using the right tools and accommodations. This role is vital to the Office of AccessABILITY’s mission of ensuring equal access and inclusion across campus.
Responsibilities
Support the coordination and implementation of assistive technology services for students with disabilities.
Assist with conducting initial need assessments and gathering information to support academic accommodation planning.
Help students learn to use adaptive equipment, software, and accessibility tools tailored to their individual needs, including programs such as JAWS, ZoomText, Kurzweil 3000, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and Read&Write, as well as devices like CCTV magnifiers, FM systems, and Livescribe Smartpens.
Maintain and organize the Assistive Technology Center, including scheduling, equipment setup, and troubleshooting.
Collaborate with advisors and specialists to support the delivery of academic and career guidance services.
Monitor students' use of assistive resources and provide basic orientation, training, or referrals for further training.
Liaise with faculty and IT staff when assistive technology support is required in the classroom, testing environments, library, or within other areas of the campus.
Maintain inventory of assistive devices and request updates or replacements as needed.
Assist the testing center staff with testing-related tasks.
Perform other duties related to activities at the center as requested by the supervisor.
Qualifications Baccalaureate degree (Master's Preferred) in related fields with a minimum of 2 years of experience within Disability Service or related field. Essential skills and abilities: Understanding the needs of students with disabilities, Assistive hardware and software, and having excellent organizational and communication skills. Have computer (Word, Excel, etc.) skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency with assistive technologies such as JAWS, ZoomText/Fusion, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and Kurzweil 3000.
Strong communication and training skills to work one‑on‑one with students and collaborate with faculty and staff.
Technical troubleshooting abilities and familiarity with both Windows and Mac operating systems.
Compensation Hourly: $31.97 - $36.09
25 - 32.5 hours weekly
In‑Person
To apply Please send a Cover Letter and Resume to: [contact information]
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hunter College by 2x.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Part‑time
Job Function
Information Technology
Industries
Higher Education
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Responsibilities
Support the coordination and implementation of assistive technology services for students with disabilities.
Assist with conducting initial need assessments and gathering information to support academic accommodation planning.
Help students learn to use adaptive equipment, software, and accessibility tools tailored to their individual needs, including programs such as JAWS, ZoomText, Kurzweil 3000, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and Read&Write, as well as devices like CCTV magnifiers, FM systems, and Livescribe Smartpens.
Maintain and organize the Assistive Technology Center, including scheduling, equipment setup, and troubleshooting.
Collaborate with advisors and specialists to support the delivery of academic and career guidance services.
Monitor students' use of assistive resources and provide basic orientation, training, or referrals for further training.
Liaise with faculty and IT staff when assistive technology support is required in the classroom, testing environments, library, or within other areas of the campus.
Maintain inventory of assistive devices and request updates or replacements as needed.
Assist the testing center staff with testing-related tasks.
Perform other duties related to activities at the center as requested by the supervisor.
Qualifications Baccalaureate degree (Master's Preferred) in related fields with a minimum of 2 years of experience within Disability Service or related field. Essential skills and abilities: Understanding the needs of students with disabilities, Assistive hardware and software, and having excellent organizational and communication skills. Have computer (Word, Excel, etc.) skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency with assistive technologies such as JAWS, ZoomText/Fusion, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and Kurzweil 3000.
Strong communication and training skills to work one‑on‑one with students and collaborate with faculty and staff.
Technical troubleshooting abilities and familiarity with both Windows and Mac operating systems.
Compensation Hourly: $31.97 - $36.09
25 - 32.5 hours weekly
In‑Person
To apply Please send a Cover Letter and Resume to: [contact information]
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hunter College by 2x.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Part‑time
Job Function
Information Technology
Industries
Higher Education
Get notified about new Technology Assistant jobs in Manhattan, NY.
#J-18808-Ljbffr