Access Center Technology Specialist (PT)
- Employer
- Waubonsee Community College
- Location
- Sugar Grove, IL
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
Access Center Technology Specialist (PT)
Part-time Support Staff
Sugar Grove Campus
The Access CenterTechnology Specialist is a support staff position reporting to the Manager ofthe Access Center for Disability Resources. This position is responsible forproviding technology related accommodation support services to Access Centerstudents including but not limited to assistive technology, alternative formattextbooks and course materials, testing accommodations and note taking. Serves as a subject matter expert and partners withcampus stakeholders to consult on accessible web and information technology.
Develop and conduct assessment of assistive technology skills/needs with students.
Make technology recommendations and train students how to use recommended technology.
Ensure timely delivery of accessible course materials including collaboration with other departments and remediation of materials.
Research, preview, evaluate, and make purchase recommendations of assistive technology.
Collaborate with various departments to provide training, consultation and expertise regarding accessible technology, accessible content development and delivery.
Lead or collaborate on departmental projects and initiatives.
Participate on college committees as appropriate.
Maintain appropriate documentation.
All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree required; preferably in Information Technology or education related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Two years of technology related experience required.
Working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and best practices related to accessible technology.
Ability to work with and/or learn multiple platforms including Android, IOS, Google, Microsoft, etc.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, staff and faculty in a diverse work environment.
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
Please attach the following documents when applying:
- Cover Letter-Yes
- Resume-Yes
- References-Yes
- Transcripts-Yes
Position Details
req790
Grant Funded: No
Compensation Range: 18.80 - 18.80
Compensation Type: Hourly
Work Schedule: Flexible schedule M-F between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 25 hrs/week maximum
Work Hours: 25/week
Testing: Yes
Targeted Hire Date: 11/15/2019
Organization
Working at Waubonsee Community College
Waubonsee is not your average community college — and that’s how we like it.
We take pride in exceeding expectations, offering a top education to all students willing to work hard for their dreams. Waubonsee has top-ranked academic programs, a dynamic student population, a breadth of services and resources, and a growing campus network — all of which mean a richer college experience for you.
Mission Statement
Waubonsee Community College is a public, comprehensive community college that was organized in 1966, as mandated by the Illinois Community College Act, to provide education and training services for individuals in portions of Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, LaSalle and Will counties of District 516. The philosophy of Waubonsee Community College is based on the premise that education is the cornerstone of a literate, democratic society; that learning is a lifelong process; and that the pursuit of knowledge must be supported by institutional policies that demonstrate the values of accessibility, service, value, quality and innovation.
Vision
Waubonsee Community College opens the door of knowledge, sparks imaginations, and enlightens lives through learning. We welcome the diverse abilities, goals, and experiences of individuals standing on the threshold of discovery. Our success is defined by the dreams we help shape, the opportunities we help design, and the futures we help create.
Values
- Accessibility — We remove barriers to learning formed by time, geography, education, culture, experience or beliefs to provide a full range of quality educational opportunities for all who can benefit.
- Service — We view the world from the perspective of those we serve — anticipating needs and striving to exceed expectations while demonstrating a caring, knowledgeable, consistent connection with each individual every time they meet us.
- Value — We focus every resource directly on the search for learning, creating tangible benefits in everything we do.
- Quality — We constantly redefine what it means to be “the best,” seeking to improve in every area and exceed the expectations of those we serve.
- Innovation — We are actively engaged on the frontiers of education, continuously improving the learning environment for our students and communities.
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