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AAC & Literacy Research Translation and Community Engagement Specialist

Penn State University Park, US💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-16 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead research dissemination, translation, and community engagement for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and literacy research, translating findings into accessible resources for users, families, educators, and clinicians.

Role type

Research translation and community engagement specialist

Builds

Accessible research resources, digital content, presentations, webinars, and community engagement strategies

Domain

Education / Assistive Technology / Research Translation

Deliverable

product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery

Required skills

AAC and literacy expertise, research dissemination strategy, community engagement, data collection (interviews, surveys, focus groups), stakeholder relationship building, digital content creation

Preferred skills

Experience implementing literacy instruction in school and community settings

Technologies

Web platforms, social media channels, webinar tools, survey instruments

Responsibilities

Translate research findings into actionable resources for diverse audiences; develop and implement dissemination strategies; conduct community-engaged data collection activities; build relationships with AAC users, families, and service providers; create digital resources and present research findings; evaluate the impact of dissemination efforts

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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