[Athen] FW: Alt Format Position

[Ron Stewart]

This is a great position in a great program that I helped create.

 

Ron Stewart

 

From: Lucio, Emily Singer [mailto:LUCIO at cua.edu] 
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 9:56 AM
To: aheadmembers at listserve.com
Cc: Ron Stewart
Subject: Alt Format Position

 

http://humanresources.cua.edu/positions/current.cfm 

 

Alternate Format Supervisor and Assistive Technology Specialist (full-time,
35 hours/week). Open until filled

Disability Support Services

101335

 

Position Summary: The Office of Disability Support Services (DSS) provides
programs and services designed to support and encourage the integration of
students with disabilities into the mainstream of the university community.
DSS coordinates support services for students with learning and attention
disabilities, physical disabilities, psychological disabilities, and some
illnesses. Services include disability advocacy and advising, classroom and
test accommodations, early registration, housing accommodations, assistance
with foreign language substitution applications, books in electronic format,
assistive technology, and referral for testing and additional services. In
addition, DSS provides faculty and staff training and consultation on
disability issues, and actively supports university recruitment and
retention initiatives. 

 

Reporting to the Director of Disability Support Services, The Alternate
Format Supervisor and Assistive Technology Specialist is acts to support the
integration of students with disabilities into the student community by
ensuring equal access to all print materials and technology. In this
capacity, the Alternate Format Supervisor and Assistive Technology
Specialist works with undergraduate, graduate and Law School students, in
accordance with the regulations established under disability law. 

 

The Alternate Format Supervisor and Assistive Technology Specialist is
responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating alternative
formatting systems and processes in order to maintain quality control of the
conversion process. This position is also responsible for working with
students to provide training on assistive technology and to ensure that the
available technology is meeting the needs of the students.

 

Essential Responsibilities Include: Supervise the coordination of the
alternative format process. Organize and order the books and documents to be
converted. Work with faculty and academic departments to obtain books.
Assign jobs to student workers. Ensure that the process runs smoothly
throughout the day. Train new student workers in the alternative format
production process. Update completion process for each book each day and
determine where to start the next day. Work with students to ensure that
they get the materials in the format they need. Respond to any questions,
comments or complaints about the product. Compile data and statistics
reflecting progress in the conversion process. Work 1:1 with students
needing training in assistive technology. Coordinate with CPIT to ensure the
assistive technology is meeting the needs of the students.

 

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor degree is required. A minimum of two (2)
years of experience working with the development of electronic text and/ or
assistive technology and students with disabilities. Knowledge of Assistive
or Instructive Technology, Alternative format production is required. Strong
computer skills, including Microsoft Office (specifically Access and Excel)
applications and database management software (PeopleSoft preferred). 

 

Must possess: working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Amendments (ADAAA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; The
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ), Louisiana Tech
University Settlement Agreement, Authors Guild, Inc. v. Hathi Trust, S.D.
N.Y (2012), The Chafee Amendment and other appropriate laws pertaining to
higher education and disability; strong knowledge of learning disabilities,
attention deficit disorder, sensory, physical, psychological, and other
disabilities as manifested in the post-secondary population; ability to
translate a mission and vision into successful programs and services; and
the ability to work collegially and collaboratively to develop effective
student-oriented services.

 

For immediate consideration, please forward 1) resume, 2) cover letter, and
3) salary requirements to recruiterb at lists.cua.edu. You must include your
salary requirements in your application to be considered. Please quote
position number 101335 in your correspondence.

 

Emily Lucio

Director

Disability Support Services

The Catholic University of America

620 Michigan Ave. NE

201 Pryzbyla Center

Washington, DC 20064

Phone 202-319-5211

Fax 202-319-5126

Email:  lucio at cua.edu

 

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