Alternative Media Specialist; Re-Advertised

Alternative Media Specialist (Re-Advertised)

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Under the supervision of the Director of the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) this role provides campus‑wide leadership in the area of access technology to faculty and staff, benefiting disabled students. Responsibilities include expertise in web page design, distance education delivery methods to ensure accessible formats for disabled individuals, overseeing the conversion of print materials and video tapes to alternative media formats (Braille, large print, audio books, and closed captioning), and performing other related duties as assigned.

• Develops and maintains a current resource bank of access services for various types of disabilities. (E)
• Provides leadership in web page design, accessible distance education delivery systems, and other electronic information systems used by the college. (E)
• Provides technical assistance to campus instructional and technology committees and public information on access requirements for persons with disabilities. (E)
• Serves as a liaison between faculty, students and the OSD program to secure and translate instructionally related materials into alternate formats (Braille, large print, closed captioning) in a timely manner. (E)
• Provides guidelines to faculty and staff for formatting documents and information to ensure easy translation into an alternate format. (E)
• Serves as a liaison to the state‑wide alternate media centers and to community agencies utilized on a contract basis. (E)
• Installs and supports assistive access technologies in the High Tech lab and other labs associated with OSD, collaborating with ITS to ensure system integrity, general safety and operational capability of equipment. (E)
• Acts as a technical resource for District employees on the use of assistive technologies; performs analysis and prepares proposals describing benefits and limitations of various assistive technologies, software, and training materials purchase options. (E)
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in access technology. (E)
• Maintains a preventative maintenance schedule for District computer systems and assistive technology equipment. (E)
• Recommends purchases of computer systems, peripherals, software, and assistive technologies. (E)
• Maintains a technical reference library for District assistive technology resources, software and hardware. (E)
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

Any combination equivalent to: a Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in alternate media production, access technologies, electronic text production, digital media or closely related field.

• Federal and state regulations related to Section 508, 504, ADA and alternative media.
• Accessible file formats, including MathML, tactile graphics, and image and diagram description.
• Formatting documents to include navigational elements and descriptions of visual and graphical elements.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Modern office practices and technology.
• Proper English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Business letter writing and report writing.
• Basic mathematics.

• Maintain confidentiality in all matters as appropriate.
• Learn, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures.
• Plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
• Communicate effectively in written and oral form tactfully and effectively.
• Maintain accurate and well‑organized records.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with others.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse backgrounds of community college students, faculty, staff and community.
• Use specialized technology, including optical character recognition software.
• Operate and maintain a variety of office equipment as necessary.

Not applicable – no permanent full‑time staff to supervise.

Co‑workers, other departmental personnel, students, faculty, community.

• Requires the ability to exert some physical effort, such as walking,…