[Nfbv-announce] Full Time - George Mason University - Accessible Media Coordinator

[Fredric Schroeder]

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George Mason University
Accessible Media Coordinator

The George Mason University, Assistive Technology Initiative (ATI) 
within the Office of Equity and Diversity Services is seeking a 
full-time Accessible Media Coordinator to oversee our accessible text, 
captioning, and video description services.

Responsibilities:
The primary duties for this position will include the following:
- Coordinate with Accessible Media Specialist to provide quality 
accessible materials to students with documented, print-related 
disabilities (as referred/approved by the Office of Disability Services 
[ODS]);
- Coordinate with IT Accessibility Coordinator as needed to provide 
accessible documents for Section 508 compliance;
- Coordinate with ATI Manager and IT Accessibility Coordinator on 
accessible media efforts on campus for Section 508 compliance;
- Manage organizational Bookshare and AccessText memberships, and 
assist students with setting up individual Bookshare and Learning Ally 
memberships;
- Coordinate assignment of accessible media (i.e., captioning, video
description) jobs and troubleshoot any issues that arise;
- Produce accessible text for students (i.e., electronic, Braille and 
tactile);
- Consult with the ODS about concerns related to students with 
print-related disabilities;
- Keep procedures used for scanning, accessible text, accessible media, 
and resource materials up-to-date;
- Communicate with publishers;
- Communicate with faculty, instructional designers, and other 
stakeholders about accessible media procedures;
- Provide guidance to students on ATI's accessible text process;
- Train student workers on captioning process;
- Maintain regular communication with students about their 
responsibilities in the accessible text process.

Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in special education, assistive technology, or a 
related field;
- Significant demonstrated experience (four years is preferred; two 
years with a master's degree) working in education and/or assistive 
technology;
- Experience working with individuals with sensory impairments and/or 
learning disabilities;
- Experience with assistive technology used to support students with 
visual and/or learning disabilities;
- Knowledge of laws governing disability services in higher education;
- Experience teaching/training one-on-one and in group settings;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software 
applications; and
- Experience collaborating with a diverse group of people.

Preferred:
- Master's degree in special education, higher education, assistive 
technology, or a related field;
- Experience providing assistive technology accommodations in the 
postsecondary and/or employment arena;
- Experience creating accessible electronic text, tactile materials, 
and/or Braille; and
- Experience with captioning and/or video description technology.

For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number 
FA394z at <http://jobs.gmu.eduhttp://jobs.gmu.edu by May 21, 2013; 
complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, 
resume, and a list of three professional references with contact 
information. AA/EOE



Best of luck,





Kara Zirkle

IT Accessibility Coordinator

Assistive Technology Initiative

George Mason University

Aquia Building, RM 238

Mail Stop: 6A11

Fairfax Campus

4400 University Drive

Fairfax, VA 22030

Direct Line Phone: 703-993-9815

Main Office Phone: 703-993-4329

Fax: 703-993-4743

<http://webaccessibility.gmu.edu/http://webaccessibility.gmu.edu

http://ati.gmu.edu

<http://accessibility.gmu.edu/http://accessibility.gmu.edu