Assistive Technology Specialist

Position Number: 006300 • Posting Number: 0401899 • Department: Center for Counseling and Accessibility Services • Full‑Time • Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

About the role

The Division of Student Affairs is committed to providing an exceptional co‑curricular experience that supports the academic mission at Fayetteville State University from orientation through graduation, emphasizing total student development and fostering an inclusive campus community. The Center for Counseling and Accessibility Services (CCAS) provides counseling, accessibility accommodations, and disability support services to promote student engagement and emotional, psychological, physical, and intellectual development, ensuring equitable access to academic programs, campus facilities, and university services in compliance with the ADA, ADAAA, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

The Assistive Technology Specialist serves as a professional staff member within CCAS, reporting to the Associate Director of Accessibility Services. The role focuses on identifying, evaluating, and implementing assistive technology solutions that enable students with disabilities to access academic programs, instructional technologies, and university services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assistive technology assessments, demonstrations, and training for students, faculty, and staff.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement assistive technology solutions that support access to academic programs and digital learning environments.
• Collaborate with campus partners to ensure instructional technologies and digital learning environments are accessible.
• Support accessibility initiatives that promote inclusive learning environments and improve access to educational materials and university programs.
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast‑paced, confidential environment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Assistive Technology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, Higher Education Administration, Educational or Informational Technology, Computer Science, Disability Studies, or a closely related field.
• At least one year of professional experience supporting individuals with disabilities through assistive technology services, accessibility services, or disability support programs, preferably in a higher education, community college, or K–12 setting.

Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of professional experience supporting individuals with disabilities through assistive technology services, accessibility services, or disability support programs within a higher education, community college, or K–12 educational setting (preferred).

Skills

• Knowledge of assistive technology tools and accessibility software used to support individuals with disabilities.
• Strong technical and problem‑solving skills related to assistive technology and digital accessibility.
• Ability to communicate complex assistive technology information clearly to students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to collaborate with campus partners to support accessibility within academic and digital learning environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast‑paced and confidential environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to accessibility, equity, and inclusive practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.