Position Announcement
Assistive Technology/Information Technology
The Assistive Technology Resource Center at Colorado State University seeks
individuals to apply for the position of Assistive Technology/Information
Technology Support Specialist. This is a full time (40 hours/week)
administrative professional special appointment position.
The Assistive Technology Resource Center seeks to ensure equal access to
technology and electronic information for Colorado State University students
and employees with disabilities as defined by the Americans with
Disabilities Act and Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Required Qualifications:
. Bachelors Degree in a field related to computer science, computer
information systems, rehabilitation technology, human-computer interaction,
or human factors
. Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
. Demonstrated effective collaborative skills
. Experience with management, configuration, and troubleshooting of
various technologies
. An interest in seeking technology solutions for people with
disabilities
Preferred Qualifications:
. Masters Degree in a field related to computer science, computer
information systems, rehabilitation technology, human-computer interaction,
or human factors
. Experience with management, configuration, and troubleshooting of
assistive technologies
. Experience working with a variety of assistive technologies at a
technical level
. In-depth understanding of electronic and information technology
(E&IT) accessibility and its convergence with assistive technologies
. Experience with alternative media production, (conversion of text
books to electronic books)
. Experience conducting training sessions and speaking at conferences
. Familiarity with features and applications of commonly used
assistive technology
. Experience and comfort working with people with disabilities
Responsibilities:
. Assistive Technology Related Services
o Management of client and network based assistive technology hardware
and software
o Interfacing with various IT coordinators in a decentralized
technology model
o Research emerging mainstream and assistive technologies for people
with disabilities
. Access Consultation
o Application of Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 requirements in system wide
electronic and information technology (courseware, instructional
technologies, databases, etc.)
o Application of Section 508 and other legal requirements in
university contracts/procurement
o Best practices for creating and managing alternate formats for text
books and course materials
Salary and Benefits: Salary is negotiable and commensurate with
qualifications and experience. Colorado State University offers an
excellent selection of benefits including health, dental, vision, and
retirement savings.
Application Procedure: By the deadline of February 18th, 2011,
electronically submit a resume, letter of interest, and two references to:
Marla C. Roll, MS, OTR, Director, Assistive Technology Resource Center,
Phone: 970-491-2016, email: [log in to unmask]
Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age,
color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation,
veteran status or disability. The University complies with the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of the
Education Amendments Act of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's readjustment Act of
1974, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended,
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and
all civil rights laws of the State of Colorado. Accordingly, equal
opportunity of employment and admission shall be extended to all persons and
the University shall promote equal opportunity and treatment through a
positive and continuing affirmative action program. The Office of Equal
Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. In order to assist Colorado
State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic
minorities, women and other protected class members are encouraged to apply
and to so identify themselves.
Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive
learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background
investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment.
Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history,
national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.
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