Subject: [Wash-at] Fwd: Adaptive Technology Services Coordinator #006066
From: UWAT (uwat@u.washington.edu)
Date: Thu Jul 20 2006 - 10:06:55 PDT
OPENS: July 17, 2006
CLOSES: July 31, 2006
POSITION: ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES COORDINATOR
(Class Code #107J), Ref. #006066
12-month, 100% position
DEPARTMENT: DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES
SALARY: Range 49: $3,079 - $3,318 per month
Bellevue Community College offers an outstanding benefits package
including medical/dental benefits, retirement, vacation, holidays, sick
leave, reduced tuition rate for classes, 10% discount on most Bookstore
purchases, bus pass subsidy, on-site fitness and childcare centers, and
free parking.
POSITION PROFILE:
The Adaptive Technology Services (ATS) Coordinator will provide
technical leadership for the campus and community in the application and
the use of assistive technology. The DSS employee will coordinate
through research and analysis of disability limitations the appropriate
technology which will utilize strengths for best product application.
Evaluate and train students on the adaptive technology and orient
faculty and other campus staff to its use and application in labs,
service centers and classrooms.
The ATS Coordinator will work with Computing Services professionals,
Media Center and Library Services staff and computer lab managers to
insure consistency of assistive technology throughout the campus. He/she
will be a vital member of the DSS team working closely with team members
to provide excellent service delivery in all facets of course
modifications and auxiliary aids to comply with disability law, campus
pluralism efforts and adherence to BCC’s mission and vision statements.
In order to be considered further, you must address how you meet the
following minimum and preferred qualifications in your cover letter.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree AND 2 years of experience in providing helping
relationships in an educational, medical, or agency setting; or
substantive knowledge and experience in working with disabilities; and
administrative and technical expertise with adaptive equipment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups and a
demonstrated commitment to cultural pluralism.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Coordinate all aspects of the delivery of assistive technology
services at BCC.
• Coordinate the compliance of adaptive technology services with the
mandates of the ADA, Section 508 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Assess needs of students who need assistive technology services as
accommodations.
• Train all eligible students to use appropriate adaptive computer
software and other assistive technologies.
• Research current developments and trends in assistive technology
fields. Track costs for funding purposes.
• Train Computing Services technical support staff and Teaching
Assistants in computer labs to use adaptive computer software.
• Work with DSS staff in the changing field of alternative formats,
including developing e-text materials and computer software resources
for textbooks. Assist in the development of procedures for their use.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of workshops, classes and/or
orientations in the use of technical or adaptive equipment.
• Test new releases of assistive software and report findings.
• Manage the conversion of printed material into alternate formats for
students as per E-text legislation.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Available online at www.bcc.ctc.edu/joblist or upon request
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Adaptability/Flexibility: Adapt easily to changing business needs,
conditions and work responsibilities. Adapt approach, goals and methods
to achieve successful solutions and results in dynamic situations.
Coaching & Mentoring: Actively partner with students to provide them
with information, techniques, instruction, feedback and encouragement to
maximize their success.
Coordinating & Organizing: Effectively coordinate activities, services,
and schedules to ensure smooth and efficient operation of work.
Multi-task: Prioritize and perform multiple tasks in the same timeframe,
handle interruptions appropriately, and return to incomplete tasks.
Present complex information, written: Effectively translate complex or
technical concepts into messages lay persons can readily understand and
grasp.
Provide customer service: Listen attentively, identify issues, provide
options, fulfill services, and/or exercise knowledge of policies and
procedures to assist others and/or resolve complaints or conflicts.
Tact & Diplomacy: Responds to difficult, stressful or sensitive
interpersonal situations in ways that reduce or minimize potential
conflict and maintains good working relationships among internal and
external customers. Uses behaviors and language in dealing with people
that are appropriate for workplace situations.
Verbal Communication: Effectively express ideas and information using
language that is appropriate to the knowledge and understanding of the
audience.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: To qualify for consideration, applicants must
meet minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application
packet, which includes the following:
- A completed official Bellevue Community College application form
- A cover letter addressing how the applicant meets minimum and
preferred qualifications and core
competencies.
- Current Resume
- An Applicant Data form (optional)
RETURN APPLICATIONS TO: Human Resources Department, A101, Bellevue
Community College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE Bellevue, WA 98007-6484.
Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00
a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; closed weekends and holidays. For information or to
request an application send an email to jobs@bcc.ctc.edu or call
425/564-2274 or 24-hour Jobline 425/564-2082.
CLOSING DATE
Applications must be postmarked or received in the Human Resources
Department no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 31, 2006.
Processing of applications may take from six weeks to two months
following the closing date.
BCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates under an approved
Affirmative Action Plan. All qualified applicants are encouraged to
apply. BCC reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race,
color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age,
marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran, or Vietnam
veteran. For further information, please visit www.bcc.ctc.edu/equal.asp
or contact Human Resources at Voice: (425) 564-2274, TTY (425) 564-4184,
Fax (425) 564-3173 or email hr@bcc.hr@bcc.ctc.edu.
We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized workers.
To request disability accommodation in the application process,
employees and the general public should use the Human Resources contacts
listed above.
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