Fullerton Community College - Alternate Media Specialist - Full Time

Alternate Media Specialist

Job #FCC627

DATE POSTED: April 15, 2015
CLOSING DATE: May 8, 2015

POSITION LOCATION: Fullerton 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_FCC627_3-31-15.pdf

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

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Under the direction of the Director, Disabled Student Programs & 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, nsoftware, 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;

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working closely with students, staff and faculty in a post-secondary setting in all areas related to alternate media production and delivery.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The Alternate Media Specialist maintains frequent contact with students, faculty, staff, management, the community, various departments and outside agencies.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• College or District office environment; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person one-on-one, in a group setting or on the telephone; sitting or standing for extended periods of time;
• Seeing to read a variety of printed materials and information on a computer screen for extended periods of time;
• Hearing to transcribe auditory material into print and other alternate formats; ability to lift objects of medium weight (less than 50 pounds) on an occasional basis.