[Trainer-talk] Job Opening - Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO - Assistive Technology Resource Center

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From: "Andrews, David B B (DEED)" <David.B.Andrews at state.mn.us>
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Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 10:06 AM
Subject: [Trainer-talk] Job Opening - Colorado State University - Fort 
Collins, CO - Assistive Technology Resource Center


>
> Position Announcement
> Assistive Technology/Information Technology
>
> The Assistive Technology Resource Center at Colorado State University 
> seeks individuals to apply for the position of Assistive 
> Technology/Information Technology Support Specialist.  This is a full time 
> (40 hours/week) administrative professional special appointment position.
>
> The Assistive Technology Resource Center seeks to ensure equal access to 
> technology and electronic information for Colorado State University 
> students and employees with disabilities as defined by the Americans with 
> Disabilities Act and Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
>
> Required Qualifications:
> . Bachelors Degree in a field related to computer science, computer 
> information systems, rehabilitation technology, human-computer 
> interaction, or human factors
> . Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
> . Demonstrated effective collaborative skills
> . Experience with management, configuration, and troubleshooting of 
> various technologies
> . An interest in seeking technology solutions for people with disabilities
>
> Preferred Qualifications:
> . Masters Degree in a field related to computer science, computer 
> information systems, rehabilitation technology, human-computer 
> interaction, or human factors
> . Experience with management, configuration, and troubleshooting of 
> assistive technologies
> . Experience working with a variety of assistive technologies at a 
> technical level
> . In-depth understanding of electronic and information technology (E&IT) 
> accessibility and its convergence with assistive technologies
> . Experience with alternative media production, (conversion of text books 
> to electronic books)
> . Experience conducting training sessions and speaking at conferences
> . Familiarity with features and applications of commonly used assistive 
> technology
> . Experience and comfort working with people with disabilities
>
> Responsibilities:
> . Assistive Technology Related Services
> o Management of client and network based assistive technology hardware and 
> software
> o Interfacing with various  IT coordinators in a decentralized technology 
> model
> o Research emerging mainstream and assistive technologies for people with 
> disabilities
> . Access Consultation
> o Application of Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 requirements in system wide 
> electronic and information technology (courseware, instructional 
> technologies, databases, etc.)
> o Application of Section 508 and other legal requirements in university 
> contracts/procurement
> o Best practices for creating and managing alternate formats for text 
> books and course materials
>
> Salary and Benefits:  Salary is negotiable and commensurate with 
> qualifications and experience.  Colorado State University offers an 
> excellent selection of benefits including health, dental, vision, and 
> retirement savings.
>
> Application Procedure: By the deadline of February 18th, 2011, 
> electronically submit a resume, letter of interest, and two references to: 
> Marla C. Roll, MS, OTR, Director, Assistive Technology Resource Center, 
> Phone:  970-491-2016, email: mcroll at cahs.colostate.edu.
>
> Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, 
> color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, 
> veteran status or disability. The University complies with the Civil 
> Rights Act of 1964, related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of 
> the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the 
> Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's 
> readjustment Act of 1974, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 
> 1967, as amended, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil 
> Rights Act of 1991, and all civil rights laws of the State of Colorado. 
> Accordingly, equal opportunity of employment and admission shall be 
> extended to all persons and the University shall promote equal opportunity 
> and treatment through a positive and continuing affirmative action 
> program. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student 
> Services. In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its 
> affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women and other 
> protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify 
> themselves.
>
> Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive 
> learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background 
> investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. 
> Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, 
> national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.
>
>
>
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