Adaptive Technologist

Job information Adaptive Technologist from the Company SAIT, this latest Adaptive Technologist job vacancy is located in the city Calgary, AB. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Customer Service field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

Our people make SAIT great. The Employee Services team is here to help you make the most of your career at SAIT. Building on the Strategic Plan, our people plan provides opportunities to learn, develop and grow. The Opportunity The Adaptive Technologist operates in a team environment, working with the Accessibility Advisors and other student services professionals to facilitate the provision of adaptive technology, alternative format and complex exam accommodation support services for students with disabilities.

The Role

• Lead adaptive technology supports and training - 60%
• Assess, train, and recommend appropriate adaptive technology based on student needs
• Maintain and track equipment inventory for internal and external stakeholders
• Provide support for appropriate resources and technology to Testing Services administration and other staff within Lamb Learner Success Centre.
• Research and test new adaptive technologies that may be useful for students while attending SAIT
• Maintain software licensing for Lamb Learner Success Centre
• Troubleshooting for students and services within Lamb Learner Success Centre
• Coordinate alternative format material procurement and create electronic modules/digital textbooks for conversion
• Facilitate implementation of accommodated exams - 20%
• Coordinate and provide support for accommodated exams and processes
• Coordinate contracts for other service providers for students with disabilities such as sign language interpreters, scribes, Academic Aides, etc.
• Trouble shoot any issues for accommodation and adaptive technology that may arise
• Provide support to students and Testing Services staff on related processes.
• Support implementation of test booking software20% / 100%
• Lamb Learner Success Centre Support - 20%
• Oversee purchasing of materials and technology for Lamb Learner Success Centre
• Maintain and update all Lamb Learner Success Centre access and databases
• Coordinate and update all Centre forms and presentation software

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum
• Technology related Diploma or Degree
• 2 years in a post-secondary environment
• Preferred
• Experience working with people requiring accommodation is strongly recommended

Job classification: EDUCATIONAL COUNSELLOR AIDE - A5064 Salary range: $48,746.10 - $57,134.35 # of positions: 1 Hours Per Week: 36.25 Position End Date: June 30 Posting closing date: June 26 About SAIT SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta's Top Employers, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers. Building on our 100+ year history, we're looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT. Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT. At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We're dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what we're looking for, please consider applying. SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor. BEWARE FALSE POSTINGS AND RECRUITING OFFERS SAIT has been made aware of individuals or organizations posing as SAIT using false postings to attract job seekers and collect personal information. Please be aware that SAIT will never request sensitive personal information beyond what is required for an application. Career opportunities at SAIT will always be posted on the SAIT career site and we encourage applicants to only apply directly through there. When your application is completed you will receive an email confirmation, if you did not receive one please check your junk mail or try applying through the SAIT career page again.