TECHNOLOGY ACCESS SPECIALIST job opening in Oregon (fwd)

Tue May 28 09:22:16 PDT 1996

I thought someone on the list might have an interest in this.
KIrk

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Date: Fri, 24 May 1996 19:36:39 -0400
From: PROF NORM COOMBS <NRCGSH at RITVAX.ISC.RIT.EDU>
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Subject: TECHNOLOGY ACCESS SPECIALIST job opening in Oregon

From:   IN%"gardnerj at ucs.orst.edu" 24-MAY-1996 19:31:17.32
To:     IN%"nrcgsh at ritvax.isc.rit.edu"
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Subj:   Position announcement, please post

     POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
     TECHNOLOGY ACCESS SPECIALIST
     Information Services/Office of Services to Students with Disabilities
     Oregon State University

     APPOINTMENT:       Full-time, 12-month, no rank, fixed-term
                        appointment

     QUALIFICATIONS:    Bachelor's degree required.  Detailed knowledge of
                        adaptive computer hardware and software, including
                        voice input and output, Braille printing, large
                        print displays and alternate switching;
                        demonstrated knowledge of issues associated with
                        the trend in computing towards graphical user
                        interfaces and World Wide Web technology and
                        familiarity with strategies to make these
                        technologies more accessible; demonstrated ability
                        to communicate, with patience and clarity,
                        technical information to students with disabilities
                        who may have little knowledge of or experience with
                        technology; ability to work with technical staff to
                        design cost-effective and sustainable solutions to
                        technology access challenges; basic working and
                        technical knowledge of computer hardware and
                        software; ability to work independently, be
                        self-directed, organized and resourceful; good oral
                        and written communication skills.  Preferred:
                        Master's degree in a related field.

     RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Technology Access Specialist will provide
                        leadership, technical direction and support to the
                        campus community in increasing the accessibility of
                        the Oregon State University's computing environment
                        to persons with disabilities; teach students how to
                        use adaptive computer devices; evaluate and
                        recommend technological solutions to faculty,
                        departments and programs needing assistance and
                        provide appropriate training to staff; install,
                        configure and trouble-shoot adaptive software
                        packages and/or other adaptive equipment; install,
                        maintain and upgrade public access computer
                        workstations for persons with disabilities; modify
                        vendor hardware and software to facilitate
                        accessibility; serve as a resource to the
                        classroom/lab team, the multimedia team and the
                        distance education team on issues of accessibility;
                        and actively research ongoing advances in the field
                        of adaptive technology.

     SALARY:            $29,000 for 12-month faculty appointment.
                        Appointment beyond minimum salary commensurate with
                        qualifications and prior experience.

     STARTING DATE:     August 15, 1996

     APPLICATION        Submit a resume, letter of application which
     DEADLINE:          addresses qualifications and interest in the
                        position, and the names, addresses and telephone
                        numbers of three current references both in paper
                        hard copy and on disk (using ASCII or HTML) by
                        June 14, 1996 to:

                                Melissa Maloney
                                Information Services
                                121 The Valley Library
                                Oregon State University
                                Corvallis, OR 97331-4501

     Oregon State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment
     Opportunity Employer and has a policy of being responsive to the needs
     of dual-career couples.  During the application process, requests for
     accommodation due to disability should be directed to The Valley
     Library at (541) 737-3411 five working days prior to the interview.

Date: Fri, 24 May 1996 16:32:46 -0700
From: gardner at louis.physics.orst.edu
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