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From: Hausler,Jesse
Date: Jan 27, 2011 2:03PM

I guess attachments aren't allowed. Here is the Position Announcement inline:

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: <EMAIL REMOVED> .

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.