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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>This is a great position in a great program that I helped create.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Ron Stewart<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Lucio, Emily Singer [mailto:LUCIO@cua.edu] <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, April 29, 2014 9:56 AM<br><b>To:</b> aheadmembers@listserve.com<br><b>Cc:</b> Ron Stewart<br><b>Subject:</b> Alt Format Position<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://humanresources.cua.edu/positions/current.cfm">http://humanresources.cua.edu/positions/current.cfm</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Alternate Format Supervisor and Assistive Technology Specialist (full-time, 35 hours/week). Open until filled<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Disability Support Services<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>101335<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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). <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For immediate consideration, please forward 1) resume, 2) cover letter, and 3) salary requirements to <a href="mailto:recruiterb@lists.cua.edu">recruiterb@lists.cua.edu</a>. You must include your salary requirements in your application to be considered. Please quote position number 101335 in your correspondence.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Emily Lucio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Disability Support Services<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>The Catholic University of America<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>620 Michigan Ave. NE<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>201 Pryzbyla Center<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Washington, DC 20064<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Phone 202-319-5211<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Fax 202-319-5126<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Email: <a href="mailto:lucio@cua.edu">lucio@cua.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>