Temple University's College of Education - Institute on Disabilities is searching for an Associate Director of Assistive Technology.
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Job Summary:
The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University is seeking a dynamic, passionate, innovative thinker and person of action to lead our statewide federal Assistive Technology (AT) Act program, known as TechOWL. The Institute's team members engage in meaningful work that advances individuals and communities impacted by disability. The AT Program uses a social service model, providing everyone served with information and resources to make informed decisions regarding assistive technology.
The Assistive Technology Associate Director reports to the Executive Director of the Institute on Disabilities and is responsible for coordinating all aspects of all AT projects and programs at the Institute. The incumbent will directly supervise staff members and many individual federal-and state- sponsored projects. The AT Associate Director will be responsible for grant writing and project implementation, program compliance, completion, and evaluation, along with writing progress and final reports to funders. The AT Associate Director will develop collaborative relationships with state agencies as required by the 21st Century Assistive Technology Act of 2022 ("AT Act"). The AT Associate Director will conduct training sessions to build provider skills in AT and provide technical assistance to state entities and service providers related to policy and practices on the delivery of AT services. They will oversee assessments and services and maintain the Institute's third-party funding relationships and capacity to conduct fee- for-service assistive technology and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) assessments. The AT Associate Director will develop new and nurture continuing relationships with personnel preparation programs. This position requires extensive experience with assistive technology devices and services.
Essential Functions of Position:
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in assistive technology or other related discipline preferred. Five (5) or more years of experience in program development, management, marketing, and AT service delivery. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
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This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.
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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.
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