Assistive Technology Coordinator

Assistive Technology Coordinator

School/Department: Student Wellbeing
Salary: £32,314 - £38,019
Closing Date: 30 January 2025
Reference Number: 033044
Campus: Belfast
Full-time/permanent

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

The post holder will be responsible for providing expert training and support to students with a range of disabilities and additional study needs in the use of assistive technology to enhance their learning. They will keep up to date with the latest developments in disability assistive technology equipment and software, ensuring that best practice recommendations made through the DSA Needs Assessment Centre will have a positive impact on the experience of our students.

The post holder will be also responsible for the management of Student Wellbeing loan software licenses and assistive technology equipment, ensuring this is tracked and returned.

- ABOUT YOU -

• Educated to degree level – with substantial demonstrable training in assistive technology
• Expert IT skills using both PCs and Macs with excellent knowledge of major operating systems and assistive technologies (computer software and hardware).
• Experience of delivering training to a range of participants, including those with additional study needs on a 1:1, small group tutorial and workshop basis.

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Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

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The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.