Alternate Media Specialist

North Orange County Community College District

Position Number: 2015943P

Location: Fullerton College

Department: FC Disability Support Services

Percentage of Employment: 100%

Months of Employment: 12 Months Per Year

Work Schedule: Monday
- Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)

• Oversees 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.
• Requests supplies, hardware, software and materials; contacts vendors for competitive prices and recommends purchases; maintains accurate inventory of supplies, materials and equipment; requests and receives instructional materials for assignments.
• Maintains accurate records related to the production of media, permission received from the appropriate source and priority of media produced; updates and maintains progress records of various assignments.
• Provides students with assistance and training in the operation of various adaptive computer technologies and adaptive equipment.
• Maintains records on configuration and location of all access technology across campus; assist Instructional Technology services with installation and configuration of access technology across campus.
• Provides 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; provides 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.
• Researches and stays abreast of current and emerging technologies in the alternate media field; maintains a database with accurate and complete records of all materials/orders and archives e-texts and captioned media.
• Develops and maintains 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.
• Maintains a positive, helpful, and constructive attitude and effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and other faculty and staff, students and the community.
• Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
• Trains and provides 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.
• Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Under the direction of the Director, Disabled Student Programs & Services oversees the production of alternate media enabling students/staff/community members with disability access to all instruction/services provided by the college. Serves as primary contact person on campus as it relates to media access for students with disabilities. Provides technical assistance to college staff and faculty regarding legal requirements and technology for making all types of media accessible.

Consults on issues of access to Distance Education.

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

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