Alternative Media Specialist - Short Term Temporary Hourly Assignment

Basic Function

This is a short term temporary hourly assignment.

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of complex technical tasks related to the installation, configuration, and use of assistive equipment for the disabled.

Representative Duties

• Provide for the installation, configuration and maintenance of alternative media using a variety of computer peripherals and equipment.
• Review and communicate adaptive access issues related to college web pages; provide resource information, training and support for universal access; provide access assistance in web design.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the computer field, as well as advances and changes in assistive technology.
• Provide training on adaptive technology to faculty, staff and students to ensure that instructional materials are provided in various accessible formats, depending on students' disability-related needs; network with regional and state agencies to ensure appropriate services are made available to students.
• Coordinate and develop a process to meet institutional brailling and captioning needs, ensuring that all college information, including college catalog, schedules and brochures, is made available in alternative formats.
• Perform conversion of text to alternative media; monitor the provisions of providing Recording for the Blind services and other acquired materials to students.
• Survey college access technology needs; identify and recommend adaptive software and hardware.
• Provide guidance to faculty in the design and re-design of distance education materials and formats to ensure they meet access requirements.
• Provide information to students, faculty, staff and the public regarding the department and the adaptive services provided.
• Perform related duties as assigned.