The Alternative Format Specialist promotes equitable access to University curriculum and educational opportunities for students with disabilities. Incumbent supports students, faculty, and CAE staff with providing accessible course materials in various alternative file formats using general and specialized software and equipment. In addition to direct student and faculty support, incumbent provides document accessibility training and guidance to CAE staff to ensure content is accessible for students with print disabilities.
Percentage of Time:
100
Shift Start:
8:00 am
Shift End:
5:00 pm
Qualifications for Position
22
Records
Qualifications
Required/Preferred
Working knowledge and proficiency in the utilization of alternative format related software (e.g., screen readers, text to speech software, optical character recognition, cloud drives, accessibility checker tools, various alt media editing software) and other equipment (e.g., general and specialized scanners and printers)
Required
Working knowledge and proficiency in the alternative format conversion process and common resources for acquiring alt media.
Required
Ability to determine accessibility and compatibility between alternate media files and students' electronic devices, such as PCs, Macs, and tablets.
Required
Ability to edit, create, and/or procure various file formats, such as PDF, KES, Word Doc, Google Docs, PPT, Google Slides, HTML, MathML, LaTeX, braille, tactile graphics, EPUB, MP3/MP4.
Required
Working knowledge of how to remediate inaccessible files, such as images, headings, header margins, footer margins, body of text, tables, lists, tags.
Required
Knowledge and understanding of legal guidelines related to alternative format, such as copyright laws, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Preferred
Knowledge of the latest trends, tools, and strategies in higher education disability services, with a specific focus on accessibility.
Required
Ability to meet with students for intake appointments and advising appointments. Ability to provide ongoing student support and communication, largely via email.
Required
Working knowledge of the unique academic needs of students with disabilities in a university setting and of the types of campus and community services that are necessary to meet their alternative format needs.
Preferred
Ability to train and supervise support staff.
Required
Ability to work collaboratively with CAE staff and provide training and guidance on alternative format.
Required
Ability to work under pressure with frequent deadlines and multiple competing priorities, while making thoughtful decisions with speed and accuracy. Skill in working independently, organizing workload and following through on assignments with limited supervision.
Required
Ability to track detailed qualitative and quantitative alternative format data.
Required
Ability to work with existing service delivery systems and propose new mechanisms or procedures for managing complicated service delivery activities.
Required
Ability to contact departments on campus and organizations off campus as a representative of the CAE.
Required
Professional experience supporting students with disabilities.
Required
Interpersonal skills to interact collaboratively and effectively with university departments, professors, and students of various disabilities and from diverse backgrounds. Skill at advising students regarding disability management using alternative format tools. Ability to deal with distraught students about sensitive issues in a tactful manner.
Required
Ability to identify problems and successfully recommend solutions. Ability to assist in the development of processes and procedures with implementation and follow through.
Required
Ability to communicate orally and make verbal and written presentations.
Required
Knowledge of FERPA and how it applies to working with student records.
Required
Master's degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Ability to work in a remote environment and on campus.
Preferred
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered
Application Deadline:
05-19-2023
External Posting Date:
