From: "Gaeir Dietrich 
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Date: January 3, 2017 at 3:14:29 PM PST
To: Richard Rueda <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]
Subject: [braille-n-teach] Job Opening Stanford
Reply-To: Gaeir Dietrich 
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Stanford is looking for an Alternate Format Manager:

https://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu/job-search?jobId=73445

Please share the announcement with any interested parties.
JOB PURPOSE:

The Alternate Media/Format Manager oversees a team of specialists 
in the conversion of academic materials into alternate media; 
offers expertise in alternate format production and assistive 
technology for the continued benefit of students with 
disabilities; provides leadership in the area of access 
technology to faculty and staff for progress towards universal 
design and access in higher education.

CORE DUTIES*:

 Facilitate student requests for alternate format production 
services and ensure timely turnaround of academic materials in 
its required format; maintain detailed records of progress and 
transactions.
 Coordinate with faculty, instructional staff, and campus 
entities to process course materials and accommodations; acquire 
alternate media from textbook publishers, external networks, 
community agencies, and custom publishing.
 Supervise the alternate format team including work assignments; 
hire/fire responsibility; and providing guidance, training, and 
performance reviews to personnel.
 Evaluate students for alternate format preferences and 
assistive technology needs; provide individual training and 
follow-up assessment to determine usage, efficacy, and revise as 
needed.
 Oversee functionality and maintenance of all alt format 
conversion software and equipment, related assistive technology, 
and alternate media assets; keep detailed records of service, 
support, and inventory.
 Research, recommend, and implement hardware and software 
purchases and configurations; act as liaison with vendors to 
ensure compatibility with university systems and architecture.
 Collect and analyze data from multiple sources, prepare 
reports; contribute to identifying trends, needs analysis, 
participate in the implementation of policies and planning for 
future requirements.
 Provide outreach and advocacy across departments and with VPTL 
for effective uses of assistive and educational technology for 
accessible course content; actively encourage and support the use 
of SCRIBE with outreach and training for faculty, staff, and 
students.
 Serve as an advocate for innovative academic and assistive 
technologies.  Actively engage with faculty, staff, and students 
with outreach and training to increase the use of SCRIBE.
 Collaborate with VPTL to coordinate deployment of assistive 
software in academic and residential computing.
 


Qualifications
 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

An advanced degree plus seven years of relevant experience, or 
combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 Knowledge of Federal and state regulations related to Section 
508, 504, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and alternate 
media.
 Fluency in both PC and Mac operating systems; ability to 
quickly adopt new technologies and programming tools.
 Experience and solid understanding of alternate format 
conversion methods and workflows; use of Abby FineReader, Nuance 
OmniPage, Adobe Creative Suite, MathType, Scientific Notebook, 
Duxbury, and BANA Template.
 Facility with assistive technologies related to print 
disabilities such as Kurzweil, JAWS, Read & Write Gold, NVDA, 
ZoomText, Dragon Dictate; magnification and alternate input 
devices; and mobile applications.
 Ability to troubleshoot and maintain high-load scanning, 
Braille embossing, tactile graphics equipment.
 Ability to quickly adopt new technologies and programming 
tools; understanding of data design, relational databases, data 
modeling, and CRM usage (preferably Salesforce)
 Outstanding communication skills, verbal and written, with both 
technical and non-technical clients.  Ability to interact 
effectively and tactfully with members of the academic community; 
demonstrated experience working in an environment with colleagues 
of diverse backgrounds and customs.
 Ability to recognize and recommend necessary changes in user 
and/or operations procedures; proven problem solving and 
analytical thinking with ability to approach problems logically 
and systematically.
 Ability to stay informed with current and developing assistive 
technology and alternate format practices and standards.
 Demonstrated supervisory/management skills including coaching, 
staff development and conflict resolution.
 Excellent time management and project management skills.  
Demonstrated ability to manage a complex workload, prioritize 
tasks, and use good judgment in providing services based on 
goals.

Certifications and Licenses:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

 Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
 Frequently sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
 Occasionally stand/walk, lift/carry/push/pull objects that 
weigh up to 20 pounds.
 Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial 
Class license.
 Rarely writing by hand, use a telephone.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University 
will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a 
disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential 
functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May require evening and weekend work during busy/critical times.

WORK STANDARDS:

 Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well 
with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external 
organizations.
 Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal 
responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety 
concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and 
lessons learned.
 Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable 
University policies and procedures, including but not limited to 
the personnel policies and other policies found in the 
University's Administrative Guide, 
http://adminguide.stanford.edu.


Job
: Information Technology Services
Location
: Vice Provost for Student Affairs
Schedule
: Full-time
Grade: J


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