Adaptive Resource Coordinator, Student Disability Services

UT San Antonio is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university and a Carnegie R1-designated institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas, UTSA advances knowledge, social mobility, and public health across South Texas and beyond. The university serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education, and more.

About the role

The Adaptive Resource Coordinator oversees, coordinates, and implements policies and procedures related to text conversion, digital accessibility compliance, and adaptive testing accommodations for students with disabilities. This role maintains and optimizes the department’s information management system to ensure accessibility, efficiency, and alignment with institutional needs. The Coordinator oversees adaptive technology within Student Disability Services, including system management, process implementation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and implements all aspects of the alternative media program, including converting instructional materials (e.g., exams, textbooks, and supplemental materials) into accessible formats in compliance with ADA and digital accessibility standards.
• Performs and oversees text conversion processes, including remediation of non-accessible exams and course materials; collaborates with faculty, publishers, and vendors to obtain or produce accessible instructional content.
• Serves as the primary resource for students with print disabilities registered with Student Disability Services, facilitating timely access to alternative format materials and ensuring equal access to course content.
• Coordinates the utilization, installation, integration, and maintenance of adaptive and assistive technology, including hardware and software used to support student accommodations.
• Provides training and consultation to students, faculty, and staff on the use of assistive technology and accessible instructional practices.
• Maintains and manages the Student Disability Services information management system (e.g., AIM), including coordinating updates, enhancements, and process improvements to ensure accessibility and functionality.
• Ensures all digital systems, databases, websites, and electronic materials utilized by Student Disability Services meet established accessibility standards and remain compliant with ADA and institutional requirements.
• Coordinates and implements updates to the Student Disability Services website, ensuring content accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with current services and compliance standards.
• Develops, creates, and produces departmental materials in both print and accessible formats, including outreach materials, guides, and digital content.
• Manages departmental digital signage and social media platforms, ensuring accessibility and alignment with departmental messaging and outreach goals.
• Maintains inventory, organization, and storage of assistive technology and related equipment, including computers, software, and adaptive devices used for accommodations.
• Assists in the evaluation, selection, and procurement of assistive and general technology to support accessibility initiatives and student accommodations.
• Maintains and supports technology associated with testing accommodations, including monitoring equipment and cameras, in collaboration with appropriate campus partners (e.g., UTS).
• Collaborates with campus partners and departments to provide consultation on accessibility, digital compliance, and adaptive technology solutions.
• Ensures proper coordination with UTS or appropriate units for system backups, updates, and technical infrastructure related to SDS systems and technology.
• Collects, analyzes, and prepares reports related to alternative media usage, assistive technology utilization, and accessibility efforts as requested.
• Serves as a backup to the Adaptive Test Coordinator during absences, providing limited operational support to ensure continuity of essential testing accommodations services.
• Participates in Student Disability Services staff meetings and divisional initiatives.
• Attends relevant professional development, training, and workshops to maintain current knowledge of accessibility standards, assistive technology, and best practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field. At the department’s discretion, a Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for four (4) years of experience.
• One (1) year of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Skills

• Analytical
• Organizational
• Communication
• Proficiency in standard computer software, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Word

Working Conditions

• Office environment; working conditions may vary from the usual classroom or office setting.
• Occasionally requires after-hours, weekend work, or overtime.
• Primarily on-campus work; travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Pay

$53,196 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule

Full Time