From pricek at csusb.edu Mon Apr 19 11:38:51 2004 From: pricek at csusb.edu (Kevin Price) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:27:55 2018 Subject: [athen] Athen: Job Posting for Assistive Technology Specialist Message-ID: <6.0.3.0.2.20040419113708.0a8acd88@mail.csusb.edu> Sorry in advance for the cross posting but if you know of anyone who would be interested, please pass this on, Kevin Position Title: Technology Assessment & Training Specialist Company Name: Calif. State Univ. Foundation Office Location: San Bernardino, CA 92407 Position Opening Date: 2004-04-16 Position Closing Date: 2004-04-30 Position Posted Date: 2004-04-16 Pay Range: $38,400-$52,800/year Duties and Responsibilitites: Technology Assessment and Training Specialist for the Assistive Computer Resource Center in Academic Computing and Media (ACM). Temporary, full time with benefits, non exempt. THIS IS NOT A STATE POSITION. A FOUNDATION APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Duties: Under the direct supervision of the Director of ACM, this position will have a high level of responsibility for direct consultative support to Department of Rehabilitation clients in the area of individualized assistive technology assessment and training either in the University's lab or at the client's location. This is a one year assignment through a grant from the Department of Rehabilitation. Responsibilities include maintaining and supporting assistive technology resources serving Department of Rehabilitation clients which include frequent interactions with Department of Rehabilitation Counselors. Incumbent will be responsible for creating training plans, writing user documentation, user guides and instructor guides. Responsibilities also include providing training and communication materials to users that maximize their ability to use standard assistive technologies. Incumbent will develop and/or conduct training programs, assistive technology equipment orientations and demonstrations and tours, presentations to small and large groups, conduct needs assessments and evaluate potential purchases for compatibility with existing systems. Provide technical advice and expertise in the evaluation, purchase, upgrading, and maintenance of assistive and standard technology resources. Provide consultative and onsite support and services to the user community in the area of access to information resources and assistive technology software and hardware. Research available products and systems and recommend alternatives to meet identified needs using financial and technical justifications. Prepare requests for proposals, cost estimates, and justifications. Develop and recommend policies, procedures and standards regarding information resource accessibility. Create and implement marketing plans. Participate in overall center strategy, research and development requirements, development and analysis of market research, and coordination of new emerging services, managing of student workers and other duties as assigned by the Director of ACM. Requirements: Applicants must possess the equivalent to a bachelor's degree; preferably in special education, rehabilitation engineering, speech therapy, or any credential that includes assistive technology. Preference for candidates possessing one or more of the following: Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP) certification from RESNA or successful completion of an Assistive Technology certificate program (e.g. CSUN or ATACP) or the equivalent to two years of experience working directly with people with disabilities. Desire skills to be able to recommend, train, and support assistive software. Training skills in using standard applications such as Microsoft Office is desired. Applicants must have knowledge of multiple assistive software applications and equipment types including MAC and PC such as and not limited to JAWS for Windows, Dragon Naturally Speaking, and WYNN, as well as working knowledge and experience with the design of assistive workstations. Applicants must have research skills to access information resource issues on assistive products and individuals with disabilities. Candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills for detailed and comprehensive documentation; and because of the heavy interaction with counselors and clients must be good at building rapport with people and be self-motivated. Other preferred skills include: teaching/training experience, an entrepreneurial attitude, strong management and leadership skills, sound reasoning and negotiation abilities, highly organized, dedicated to exceeding quality standards and providing service of the highest caliber while constantly improving services and the customer service process. Must have reliable vehicle for a moderate amount of local travel. This is a one year assignment through a grant from the Department of Rehabilitation. Continued employment is dependent upon funding and job performance. Qualifications for Position: Personable, organized, people oriented person with an entrepreneurial attitude is needed to market and perform assistive technology assessments and trainings for the Dept. of Rehabilitation's clients. Application Procedure/Contact Person: 1. MUST FILL OUT A FOUNDATION APPLICATION, not a State University application. Can obtain form on-line at http://hrd.csusb.edu/hrforms.html 2. SAVE then print out form. Sign it and send it to CSUSB - HR Dept. 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407 Contact the Human Resources Dept. at 909-880-5138 for further information. And you can check out the official posting under the technical listings at: http://hrd.csusb.edu/technical.html Contact Email: mbehne@csusb.edu Kevin Price, MSW, ATP Coordinator-Assistive Computing Resource Center (ACRC) Academic Computing and Media California State University, San Bernardino 5500 University Parkway / PL-014 San Bernardino, CA 92407-2397 909-880-5079 FAX 909-880-7078 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: