Position Title:

Director of Maine CITE

Department:

Marketg Productn Public Reltns - AMPPR

Bargaining Unit:

Nonrep Professional

Salary Band/Wage Band:

High 60s to low 70s, commensurate with qualifications and experience

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, evenings and weekends as necessary

**Location:**

Augusta, ME

Statement of Job:

University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs.

UMA is the third largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state's capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.

UMA is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Maine CITE to provide statewide leadership and manage Maine's federally designated statewide program of assistive technology (AT) for individuals of all ages with disabilities. This full-time position is responsible for the successful management and implementation of the Maine statewide AT plan to assure continuity of services in Maine including AT demonstrations, loans, reuse, training, public awarenes s , and technical assistance. AT services impact independence, safety and productivity in education, community livi ng , and employment. Maine CITE collaborates with the University of Maine System, the Maine Department of Edu cation , and num erous AT provider organizations. This position develops and maintains cooperative relationships with community-based organizations, policy offi cials , an d departments in State Government to achieve program goals. The Maine CITE Director works with state directors nationally to ensure continuity of services in Maine in accordance with federal requirements. Applicants must have experience in disability services, occupational therapy, assistive technology, or other related field.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, evenings and weekends as necessary.

Salary: High 60s to low 70s, commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is soft-money funded and continuation may be contingent upon grant funding external to the University and the needs of the University .

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree plus five years or more of relevant experience in disability services, and/or assistive technology, and/or occupational therapy, or closely related field. In lieu of a Master's degree, a Bachelor's degree will be considered with eight plus years or more of relevant experience in disability services, and/or assistive technology, and/or occupational therapy, or closely related field.
• Administrative abilities to direct and lead others in a positive manner to implement the Maine State AT Plan and accomplish goals.
• Demonstrate considerable judgment, initiative, and creativity.
• Ability to persuade others and gain cooperation to accomplish goals.
• Advanced practice and knowledge of Assistive Technology and the impact it has on the lives of individuals with disabilities of all ages in the realm of education, community living, employment, and information technology.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple and complex projects and tasks.
• Ability to identify national, statewide, and institutional factors and trends that impact the program's work and to recognize the impact of alternative courses of action.
• Ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs expressed by the people representing diverse populations.
• Demonstrate a considerable understanding of disability-related issues, policies, and funding.
• Ability to negotiate and administer contracts; develop and manage budgets.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of integrating assistive technology into education, community living, and work environments for people with disabilities.
• Proven ability to identify state or national grant opportunities, successfully write proposals to those sources, and obtain grant funding.

Other Information:

Applicants must complete an online application and submit a cover letter and resume at https://uma.hiretouch.com/ . Materials must be submitted via "Apply for Position." You will need to create an applicant profile, complete an application, upload a cover letter which fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications, a resume/curriculum vitae and contact information for three professional references. You will also need to complete the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Materials received after October 19, 2020 will be considered at the discretion of the university . We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening .

The University of Maine at Augusta is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran's status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754 or at 207.581.1226 .

Length:

Fiscal Year (12 Months)

Required Documents:

Contact Information for Professional References, Cover Letter, Resume/CV