[Athen] FW: Advertising A.T. Specialist position

[Stacy L. Smith]

Maybe if they included building maintenance and answering phones in the
job description.....

Otherwise, it just isn't enough to do.  I'd be bored.

Stacy :)

Quoting Ron Stewart <ron.stewart at dolphinusa.com>:


> This is a job that churns, third one in as many years I believe.

>

> Ron

>

> -----Original Message-----

> From: athen-bounces at athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces at athenpro.org]

> On

> Behalf Of Sean Keegan

> Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 7:31 PM

> To: athen at athenpro.org

> Subject: [Athen] FW: Advertising A.T. Specialist position

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> A job posting at Northern Arizona Univ. for those who are

> interested...

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> Take care,

> Sean

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> Job Description For A.T. Specialist Position Opening at Northern

> Arizona

> University Disability Resources.

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> *  Provides individualized training and support in the use and

> identification of assistive hardware and software to individuals with

> disabilities.

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> *  Identifies, reviews, and recommends assistive software and/or

> equipment

> to serve as a reasonable accommodation for individuals with

> disabilities;

> answers questions, provides resources, resolves problems, and

> researches

> adaptive computer technology options. Involves close working

> relationships

> with DSS Specialists and ITS.

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> *  Installs, configures, maintains and trouble-shoots assistive

> technology

> products. Contacts assistive technology companies if technical

> support is

> needed.

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> *  Serves as department liaison to communicate with vendors to

> resolve

> conflicts, pursue licensing and maintenance agreements, arrange for

> product

> demonstrations and loans.

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> *  Conducts assistive technology product demonstrations for

> university

> educators, students. Departments, and other disability service

> providers.

>

> *  Communicates with university departments on campus regarding

> assistive

> technology needs and to increase awareness about universal design

> concepts

> for individuals with disabilities.

>

> *  Collaborates with ITS in the development of campus-wide accessible

> technology plan, which includes web page and online course

> accessibility.

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> *  Provides consultation to ITS, Media Services and Distributed

> Learning on

> disabled access issues related to technology for distance learning or

> research.

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> *  Maintains DSS website and online forms related to DSS programs and

> services.

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> *  Responsible for the alternative format program.

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> Minimum Qualifications

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> *  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Rehabilitation

> Engineering AND

> one year experience selecting and implementing Assistive Technology

> stand

> alone devices and network computer systems AND one year experience

> writing

> ADA compliant web pages; OR

> *  Two years experience in Rehabilitation related field AND two years

> experience selecting and implementing Assistive Technology stand

> alone

> devices and network computer systems AND two years experience writing

> ADA

> compliant web pages; OR

> *  Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or

> education.

>

> Preferred Qualifications

>

> *  CSUN certificate of completion

> *  RESNA Certification

> * At least 15 hours of Assistive Technology coursework

>

> Knowledge Skills and Abilities

>

> *  Considerable knowledge of stand-alone and network operating

> systems, and

> a general familiarity with common software applications.

> *  In-depth knowledge of assistive computer hardware and software for

> individuals with disabilities.

> *  Understanding of ADA and federal regulations governing computer

> technology.

> *  Excellent written and oral communication skills and group

> presentation

> abilities.

> *  Ability to work with people from a variety of culturally diverse

> backgrounds.

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> General Information

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> This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive

> position.

> Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University

> requires

> satisfactory results for the following:  a criminal background

> investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification

> (in

> some cases) and fingerprinting.

>

> Salary

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> $50,000 - $55,000 depending on experience.

>

> FLSA Status

>

> Exempt

>

> Benefits

>

> This is a Service Professional (SPF) position.  NAU offers an

> excellent

> benefit package including generous health, dental and vision

> insurance;

> participation in the Arizona State Retirement System or the Optional

> Retirement Program; 22 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year; and

> tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members.  More

> information on benefits at NAU is available at www.nau.edu/hr .

> Service Professionals are hired on a contract basis, renewable each

> fiscal

> year with satisfactory performance.  More information about the

> service

> professional classification is available at

> http://www.abor.asu.edu/1_the_regents/policymanual/chap6/6-301.pdf .

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> Application Deadline:

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> Open until further notice.

>

> How to Apply

>

> To apply for this position, please go to the Human Resources website:

> http://hr.nau.edu    If you need assistance completing your

> application

> there are instructions available on line at http://hr.nau.edu or in

> person

> in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU

> Campus -

> on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

>

> Please attach along with your online application, a letter of

> interest,

> resume, and a list of three professional references.

>

> If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable

> accommodation

> to participate in the hiring process please contact the Affirmative

> Action

> Office at 928-523-3312/TDD - 928-523-1006 or PO Box 4083, Flagstaff

> AZ

> 86011.

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> Jane Mulrooney, M.S.

> Director, Disability Resources

> Phone: (928) 523-8773

> Fax: (928) 523-8747

> PO Box 5633

> Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5633

> Jane.Mulrooney at nau.edu

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Stacy Smith
Adaptive Technology Specialist
Disability Support Services
202 Holton Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS  66506
Phone:  785-532-6441
FAX:  785-532-6457
Email:  stacylee at ksu.edu

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