<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:12.8px">Hello Athen folks,</span><div><span style="font-size:12.8px"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:12.8px">If you know of anyone who may be interested in this position please forward description. </span><div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px">----</div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><span id="gmail-m_-7411866464385329647m_-844122969095893814gmail-docs-internal-guid-ea929383-59a9-c490-c497-975f986af509"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Portland State University (PSU)</span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> seeks to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic qualities of urban life by providing access to a quality liberal arts education for undergraduates and an appropriate array of professional and graduate programs especially relevant to the Portland metropolitan area. PSU is located in beautiful, vibrant downtown Portland. Easily accessible by bike and public transit, PSU is surrounded by many restaurants, food carts, parks, and local businesses. We hope you will consider joining us and experience  our motto in action: Let Knowledge Serve the City.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">PSU’s </span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Office of Information Technology (OIT)</span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> -- recently ranked one of the </span><a href="http://www.computerworld.com/bestplaces/detail/1434" target="_blank" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;background-color:transparent;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Best Places to Work in IT</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> -- empowers students, faculty, and staff through technology. Our number one value is our employees: we actively encourage a healthy work-life balance and strive to support our employees professionally and personally. This is fostered through many avenues. We strongly support professional development, and there are many opportunities on campus and in the local Portland area. PSU offers a sizable tuition discount and we encourage our staff to take advantage of this, be it for pursuing a degree or personal interest. In OIT, we believe that this type of support creates a positive environment for our employees both at work and in their personal lives. We are a department of dynamic, engaged, collaborative, and communicative people, and seek to attract more of the same. Read more about why we’re a great place to work at </span><a href="https://www.pdx.edu/oit/employment" target="_blank" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;background-color:transparent;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">https://www.<span class="gmail-il">pdx.edu</span>/oit/<wbr>employment</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">In this position</span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">, you will be the primary accessibility technology expert for campus with responsibility for the support, technical direction, assessment, and implementation of new and existing technologies at Portland State University. As part of it’s core values, PSU is committed to “promote access, inclusion, and equity as pillars of excellence.” This position will be a direct representative and architect of that ethos through their work to ensure University technologies are in compliance with State and Federal accessibility requirements, as well as the institution’s commitment to access, equity, and Universal Design.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Housed in the Office of Information Technology (OIT), this position will collaborate extensively with campus accessibility advocates including: the ADA/504 Coordinator in Global Diversity and Inclusion, the Office of General Counsel, the student Disability Resource Center, University Communications, Human Resources, the Office of Academic Innovation, and more.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">An overview of the job duties for this position are as follows:</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Develop Accessibility Capabilities-</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Take a leading position within the University in developing standards of practice and uniform business processes that create repeatable, prioritized, and meaningful impacts on the level of compliance of technology to accessibility standards including WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA. Organize large-scale audit and remediation projects towards these goals, and present outcomes and strategies for continual improvements towards our campus accessibility goal of Universal Design.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Universal Accessibility Coordination-</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Build and maintain working relationships with all campus constituents, leading towards a defined goal of a fully accessible public web presence and other accessible technology initiatives. Continually develop understanding of accessible technologies, related laws, and common practices through the development of a diverse professional network and engagement in development opportunities to stay abreast of major trends in the field.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Training and Support of Accessible Technology-</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Act as the primary web and technology accessibility trainer for the campus community ranging from academic and administrative executives to faculty and students. Build and maintain extensive resources for the campus community to reference in support of universal design. Work closely with partners and advocates to support University-wide initiatives with technology expertise and recommendations.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Evaluate Products and Services for Accessibility-</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Develop tools (e.g. VPATs) and processes for evaluating technology assets, platforms, and services for their ability to comply with accessibility standards. Organize and prioritize accessibility requirements and communicate with vendors, content owners, application owners, and stakeholders to implement improvements based on impact vs. resources required.</span></p><br><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Skills and Requirements</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">- Bachelor’s degree, or 3 years of relevant experience in place of a degree.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">- Strong commitment to accessibility principles.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">- Project management skills including communication, organization, facilitation and independent decision making.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">- Experience building and maintaining relationships, problem ­solving, teamwork, and collaboration while managing multiple and sometimes competing priorities.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">- Ability to synthesize complex concepts or criteria and develop into concise written form (i.e. best-practice guidelines, project plans, policy frameworks, timelines/roadmaps, project status, executive summaries, etc.).</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">- Exceptional oral communication skills including presenting in front of an audience.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">- Knowledge of assistive technology hardware and software and computing systems.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">- Ability to communicate technical concepts and ideas to non­technical individuals.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Key Cultural Competencies</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">- Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">- Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">- Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">- Adheres to all PSU policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The starting annual salary rate for this position will be between $55,000 and $65,000/year with an excellent benefits package including </span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">95% premium-paid healthcare</span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> for employees and family members; </span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">significantly reduced tuition rates</span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> for employee, spouse, or dependent at any of the seven Oregon public universities (details and restrictions apply); and a generous vacation and retirement package. </span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">PSU contributes approximately 13% of your compensation to retirement</span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> with no requirement for a matching contribution from employees. Wellness offerings include an extensive and affordable recreation center and free classes on topics such as investing, sustainability, and saving for retirement. More information on compensation and benefits can be found at:</span><a href="http://pdx.edu/hr/core-benefits" target="_blank" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial;background-color:transparent;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">http://<span class="gmail-il">pdx.edu</span>/hr/core-<wbr>benefits</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. For a comprehensive view of the monetary value of the PSU benefits package, visit the Total Compensation Calculator at </span><a href="https://www.pdx.edu/hr/psu-total-compensation-calculator" target="_blank" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">https://www.<span class="gmail-il">pdx.edu</span>/hr/psu-<wbr>total-compensation-calculator</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">                               <wbr>                             </span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><span class="gmail-m_-7411866464385329647m_-844122969095893814gmail-Apple-tab-span">   </span></span></p><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you, please read the qualifications in the full job announcement and apply at </span><a href="https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/24464" target="_blank" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;background-color:transparent;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">https://jobs.hrc.<span class="gmail-il">pdx.edu</span>/<wbr>postings/24464</span></a></span></div><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><div><p style="font-size:12.8px;vertical-align:baseline;line-height:21px;font-family:"Segoe UI",helvetica,arial,sans-serif;margin:0px;outline:0px;border:0px;padding:0px;background-color:transparent"><font color="#000000">Warm Regards, </font></p><p style="font-size:12.8px;vertical-align:baseline;line-height:21px;font-family:"Segoe UI",helvetica,arial,sans-serif;margin:0px;outline:0px;border:0px;padding:0px;background-color:transparent"><font color="#000000"><br></font></p><p style="vertical-align:baseline;line-height:21px;font-family:"Segoe UI",helvetica,arial,sans-serif;margin:0px;outline:0px;border:0px;padding:0px;background-color:transparent"><font color="#000000" size="2"><b><br></b></font></p><p style="vertical-align:baseline;line-height:21px;font-family:"Segoe UI",helvetica,arial,sans-serif;margin:0px;outline:0px;border:0px;padding:0px;background-color:transparent"><font color="#000000" size="2"><b>Samantha Johns</b></font></p><p style="vertical-align:baseline;line-height:21px;font-family:"Segoe UI",helvetica,arial,sans-serif;margin:0px;outline:0px;border:0px;padding:0px;background-color:transparent"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">(</span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Pronouns: she, her, hers)</span><font color="#000000" size="2"><b><br></b></font></p><p style="vertical-align:baseline;line-height:21px;font-family:"Segoe UI",helvetica,arial,sans-serif;margin:0px;outline:0px;border:0px;padding:0px;background-color:transparent"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></span></p><p style="vertical-align:baseline;line-height:21px;font-family:"Segoe UI",helvetica,arial,sans-serif;margin:0px;outline:0px;border:0px;padding:0px;background-color:transparent"><font size="2"><font color="#000000"><i>Accessible Media Coordinator</i></font></font></p><p style="vertical-align:baseline;line-height:21px;font-family:"Segoe UI",helvetica,arial,sans-serif;margin:0px;outline:0px;border:0px;padding:0px;background-c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