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Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago

Alternative Media Specialist - Short Term Temporary Hourly Assignment

Bakersfield, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$27.59/hr - $27.59/hr

2+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking an Alternative Media Specialist for Kern Community College District. This role involves performing complex technical tasks related to assistive equipment for the disabled, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of alternative media, as well as providing training and support for universal access.

Digital MediaEducationHigher EducationJournalismRecruiting

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Adaptive technologyAlternative media softwareWeb design applicationsComputer peripheralsAccess issuesCooperative relationshipsOral communicationWritten communication