Position Details
University of Colorado | Denver
Faculty Level/Title: Sr. Research Scientist
Working Title: Clinic Director, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Professional
FTE: Full-time
Salary Range: $85,000 - $97,692
Position #00717646 – Requisition #38650

About the University of Colorado, Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus
CU Denver and the CU Anschutz Medical Campus serve as vital pillars of the University of Colorado system.
Located in the heart of the city, CU Denver helps make education work for all by offering unique
opportunities at a premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top-ranked
bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs, across seven schools and colleges. Just a few miles
away in Aurora, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus is a nationally recognized academic medical campus,
home to six health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked
hospitals—UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital Colorado, which together see
more than 2.6 million patient visits annually.
While on separate campuses, the two universities collaborate in key areas to provide comprehensive
support for students, faculty, and staff. The results are powerful: Together, CU Denver and CU Anschutz
Medical Campus have earned an R1 classification for conducting cutting-edge and life-changing research
that creates impact in our communities. Additionally, for more than a decade, they have received a
national Military Friendly® School designation. For more information visit, ucdenver.edu and
cuanschutz.edu.

Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *
All job responsibilities are provided within the Center for Innovative Design and Engineering (CIDE)
program, with primary scope of work occurring within CIDE’s specialty outpatient clinic on the downtown
Denver campus. CIDE’s Assistive Technology Clinic provides one-on-one services to individuals with
disabilities to improve their overall health and function through the acquisition and use of appropriate
assistive technology including a range of assistive technology services and supports. Primary
responsibility within the clinic program will be in augmentative and alternative communication systems
(50%) and clinic administration (50%). Additional job responsibilities of this position may include alternate
access, participation in research, teaching and other projects as assigned.
 

Clinic Director, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Professional
What you will do:
Provide AAC Services in our Clinic Program.
Support clinic team in the ongoing delivery of state-of-the-art clinical intervention services in
augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems and devices. Provide comprehensive
assessments of individual’s needs to help determine the most appropriate technology, and
participate in device trials, equipment fittings, adjustments, programming, and training after
technology is acquired. Provide demonstrations, set-up (including but not limited to installation,
programming and troubleshooting), and training on AAC devices for patients and their care team.
Work with and communicate effectively with relevant partners in the provision process such as
suppliers, manufacturing representatives, other therapists from patient’s care team, and other
key stakeholders.
Provide required clinic documentation and reports in a timely manner. Provide required
documentation on device demonstrations and equipment loans, when required, in a timely
manner. Assist with program development and process improvement. Maintain professiona