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University of Texas at Austin

Public research university in Austin, TX

Learning & Resources Specialist

Corporate & Technical Training +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTexas, USA$60k - $74kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in disability studies, rehabilitation counseling, higher education, deaf education, special education, education, or a related field is required; relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
  • At least five years of experience working in disability services, accessibility, postsecondary education, rehabilitation, technical assistance, or a related setting.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of accommodations, communication access, accessibility practices, auxiliary aids and services, assistive or access technologies, and relevant laws and policies affecting deaf people in postsecondary education and training.
  • Experience providing consultation, technical assistance, training, or professional development to professionals or other stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex policy, research, or practice information into clear and usable guidance and resources.
  • Experience developing and delivering presentations, trainings, webinars, or educational materials.
  • Experience working with deaf people and deaf communities.
  • Strong written communication, facilitation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in American Sign Language.
  • A criminal history background check is required for finalists under consideration.
  • If hired, the employee must complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form and present acceptable original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States by the third day of employment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide universal technical assistance and support through help desk responses and other direct support on accommodations, communication access, disability services, accessibility practices, assistive and access technologies, and related policies and practices.
  • Develop and deliver trainings, webinars, conference presentations, and other professional learning activities on accessibility, disability services, and other National Deaf Center priority topics in collaboration with subject matter experts and other staff.
  • Develop and refine accessible resources and practical tools across webpages, guides, briefs, presentations, training materials, online learning content, templates, and other formats to help stakeholders apply effective accessibility and support practices.
  • Provide individualized consultation and on-call support to stakeholders to clarify questions, identify relevant resources and strategies, and determine when needs should be referred to targeted or intensive technical assistance.
  • Identify recurring stakeholder questions, implementation challenges, and emerging needs through help desk activity, consultation, training, and field engagement, and contribute recommendations for new or updated resources, training, and technical assistance.
  • Support content development, review, and quality assurance by collaborating with National Deaf Center staff, deaf community members, and external subject matter experts to ensure resources are accurate, accessible, relevant, and current.
  • Collaborate across National Deaf Center teams on technical assistance and knowledge translation activities, including supporting resource and training development and translating learning from targeted and intensive technical assistance into guidance for broader audiences.
  • Maintain current knowledge of accessibility practices, disability services, policy, technology, and emerging practices affecting deaf people in postsecondary education, training, and employment, and apply that knowledge to technical assistance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Seven or more years of experience in disability services, accessibility, postsecondary education, rehabilitation, technical assistance, or related work.
  • Advanced knowledge of postsecondary disability services, accommodations, communication access, accessibility technologies, and institutional accessibility practices.
  • Experience advising colleges, universities, vocational rehabilitation agencies, or other organizations on accessibility issues.
  • Experience developing professional resources across multiple formats, including webpages, online learning, presentations, and training materials.
  • Familiarity with evidence-based practices, data-informed decision-making, adult learning, and community-informed resource development.
  • A master's degree in a related field.

About the Company

University of Texas at Austin

Public research university in Austin, TX

University of Texas at Austin is a public research university in Austin, Texas. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional education across a broad range of fields.

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