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Part-Time Technology Specialist

Employer
Dutchess Community College
Location
Poughkeepsie, NY

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College

Job Details

Category:: Other
Department:: Accommodative Services
Locations:: Poughkeepsie, NY
Posted:: Nov 1, 2019
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Part-time

About Dutchess Community College:


Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, Dutchess Community College is part of the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country. A winner of the 2015 HEED Award for inclusiveness, DCC is dedicated to respecting individuality, embracing diversity and partnering with the community to achieve shared goals. The College welcomes applications from faculty and staff who share and are anxious to support the institution's values of Excellence, Access, Diversity, Collaboration and Accountability, and who are passionate about engaging with both students and the community.



Job Description:


Responsible for providing technical expertise and support in order to facilitate a barrier-free environment with equal access to all College programs and services. Provides consultative support, training, and services to students with disabilities in the use of various assistive technologies and computer skills. Working independently, oversees the production or ordering of alternate media (E-text, large print, Braille, audio files etc.), enabling students with print-related disabilities access to instructional materials. Promotes accessibility awareness and Universal Design through networking, training, and collaboration with others in the campus community.


  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Related duties may be assigned.
  • Oversee and maintain the college's inventory of adaptive/assistive technology devices, track and ensure return of equipment loaned to students.
  • Assist in determining appropriate technology-based accommodations for students.
  • Provide evaluation, support, and training (group or one-on-one) to CTE enrolled students with disabilities in the use of assistive technology (AT) and strategies for effective utilization.
  • Conduct individual and group instruction to students on the use of computers, software and web based instructional activities and materials.
  • Provide evaluation, support, and training for faculty and staff in the use of AT, Universal Design, and the provision of accessible curricular and alternately formatted materials.
  • Oversee the production of alternate media and assist with the conversion of textbooks/materials into alternative formats for students enrolled CTE programs.
  • Train student workers in the procurement /production of e-text materials and assistive technology work
  • Keep abreast of new products, technologies, and enhancements to existing technologies and make recommendations to the Director as appropriate.
  • Research and develop best practices and policy relevant to Assistive Technology and Universal Design in post-secondary education.
  • Conduct periodic presentations, conference workshops, seminars, etc. on assistive technology-related topics to promote awareness of potential AT solutions which eliminate access barriers.
  • Consult, and work in partnership with IT and Instructional Design to create accessible digital environments and materials.
  • Provide support to other campus departments, such as the tutoring and testing centers, as necessary in matters relating to accessibility and assistive technology.
  • Remain knowledgeable about state and federal laws, as well as legal decisions related to Assistive Technology in post-secondary institutions.
  • Collect and analyze data for grant report.



Requirements:


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Minimum Qualifications:


Associate's Degree required, Computer Science or Information Systems preferred.


1-3 years of experience in a Technical Support Role.


Expertise with Window, Directory, and ability to troubleshoot technical problems.


Ability to download and convert different file types.


Applicant must be available to work Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 p.m.



Additional Information:


Part time position-25 hours per week, 42 weeks/year.


Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


Knowledge of the accessibility software and/or experienced working with individuals with disabilities..


Knowledge of Apple and Chromebook apps.


Training and mentoring techniques.


Interpersonal and organizational skills including the ability to initiate and complete assigned tasks with proficiency and independence.


Proven ability to work successfully as part of a team in a high demand, multi-tasking, detail-oriented environment.


Excellent oral and written communication skills; critical thinking skills which contribute to identifying comprehensive solutions and implementation strategies.



Application Instructions:


To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter.


DCC is proud to be a two-time recipient of the Poughkeepsie Journal's Richard K. Wager Workplace Diversity Award and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, the disabled and all others (AA/EOE).


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Working at Dutchess Community College 

Dutchess Community College has been in Dutchess County for more than 50 years. We have the reputation of being the best community college in the state for academic excellence and the success of our graduates. Students who transfer to a four-year school after Dutchess do better and graduate at a higher rate than students who transfer from other colleges. Plus, we currently have the lowest tuition of any college or university in the state.

Our main campus is in Poughkeepsie, with a major extension site in Wappingers Falls. Students can also take DCC classes at high schools throughout the county.

We offer associate degrees and certificates in more than 60 program areas. Some of these programs are occupationally-oriented, designed to provide the skills students need to enter the job market immediately upon graduation. Other programs are designed to provide the first two years' of study toward a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university. The certificate programs provide a condensed program in a particular field of study and usually can be completed in one or two semesters of study.

There are three different types of degrees from which students can choose:

The Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.) is used primarily for transfer programs that lead to the bachelor of arts degree at a four-year college or university. It may be used for general liberal arts programs.

The Associate in Science Degree (A.S.) may be used for certain occupationally-oriented studies, but is primarily designed to serve science or professionally-related programs that lead to transfer to a bachelor of science degree at a four-year college or university.

The Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) is structured as an occupationally-oriented degree. However, it may be appropriate as a transfer degree to certain types of specialized baccalaureate program such as the bachelor's of technology.

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