Cypress Community College - Alternate Media Specialist - Full Time

Alternate Media Specialist

Job #SCC879

DATE POSTED: April 15, 2015
CLOSING DATE: May 08, 2015

Salary: $4,175 - $5,066 per Month

POSITION LOCATION: School of Continuing Education, Cypress College-Disability Support Services

SCHEDULED SHIFT: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
(Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

Job Description:  http://www.nocccd.edu/Employment/documents/AlternateMediaSpecialist_SCC879_3-31-15.pdf

Job Posting: http://www.nocccd.edu/Employment/JobOpportunities.htm

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Under the direction of the Director, Disability Support Services oversee the production of alternate media enabling students/staff/community members with disability access to all instruction/services provided by the college.
• Serve as primary contact person on campus as it relates to media access for students with disabilities.
• Provide technical assistance to college staff and faculty regarding legal requirements and technology for making all types of media accessible. Consult on issues of access to Distance Education.
• Oversee the production of alternate media enabling students/staff/community members with disability access to all instruction/services provided by the college;
• includes the production of alternate print material, such as E-text, Large print, Braille, Audio Recording, etc., consultation to the college on issues of access for students with disabilities to electronic media, such as Closed/Open Captioning, Kiosks, Teleconferencing, Descriptive audio, Phone Services, etc.
• Request supplies, hardware, software and materials; contact vendors for competitive prices and recommend purchases; maintain accurate inventory of supplies, materials and equipment; request and receive instructional materials for assignments. Maintain accurate records related to the production of media, permission received from the appropriate source and priority of media produced; update and maintain progress records of various assignments.
• Provide students with assistance and training in the operation of various adaptive computer technologies and adaptive equipment.
• Maintain records on configuration and location of all access technology across campus;
• assist Instructional Technology services with installation and configuration of access technology across campus.
• Provide group in-service and one-on-one assistance to college personnel in their design and development of electronic information to assure they meet access guidelines;
• provide technical assistance and consultation to campus community, including Book Center, Library, computer labs, career development and to management, faculty and classified committees on access requirements for persons with disabilities.
• Research and stay abreast of current and emerging technologies in the alternate media field;
• maintain a database with accurate and complete records of all materials/orders and archives e-texts and captioned media.
• Develop and maintain a current resource bank of access strategies for distance education; provide assistance to college personnel in their design and development of web pages and distance education materials to assure they meet access guidelines.
• Maintain a positive, helpful, and constructive attitude and effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and other faculty and staff, students and the community.
• Learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
• Train and provide work direction and guidance to others as directed. Sensitivity to and understanding of the disabilities and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• An Associate degree from an accredited college/university AND two (2) years of experience using technology to create alternate media formats. Training in the field of assistive technologies/alternate media.

Knowledge of:

• The special needs and requirements of disabled students; assistive technology and electronic information equipment, software, and programs for individuals with various disabilities; applicable state and federal laws, such as sections 508 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, AB422 and copyright law;
• electronic media, such as Closed/Open Captioning, Kiosks, Teleconferencing, Descriptive audio, Phone Services, etc.;
• Distance education access guidelines for community colleges;
• on-line program and course delivery, effective web page design, layout, and maintenance;
• District organization, operations, policies and objectives;
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; record keeping procedures; appropriate software and databases.

Ability to:

• Provide group and one-on-one in-service training to college personnel on a variety of alternate media issues;
• troubleshoot computer software and hardware problems relative to the production of alternate media; produce alternate print material, such as Etext, Large print, Braille, Audio Recording, etc.; interpret, apply and explain laws, regulations, policies and procedures;
• assess, analyze, implement and evaluate research project activities; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action;
• plan, organize and prioritize work; meet schedules and time lines; work independently with little direction; understand and follow oral and written directions;
• communicate efficiently both orally and in writing;
• supervise, train and provide work direction to others;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.