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AAC & Literacy Research Translation and Community Engagement Specialist

Penn State University Park, USFull-time2026-09-16 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Lead research dissemination, translation, and community engagement activities for the AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) research program, translating findings into accessible resources for users, families, and professionals.

Role type

Research Translation and Community Engagement Specialist

Builds

Accessible research resources, digital content, and community engagement strategies for AAC users and stakeholders

Domain

Education / Assistive Technology / Research Translation

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

AAC expertise, literacy instruction experience, research dissemination, community engagement, data collection (interviews, surveys), stakeholder relationship building, digital content creation

Preferred skills

Experience implementing literacy instruction in school/community settings

Technologies

Web platforms, social media tools, webinar software, survey tools

Responsibilities

Translate AAC and literacy research into clear, actionable resources; Develop and implement dissemination strategies for diverse audiences; Build and maintain relationships with AAC users, families, schools, and clinicians; Conduct interviews, focus groups, and surveys to understand community needs; Create digital resources and present research findings at conferences; Collaborate with principal investigators on grant dissemination plans