Alternate Media Specialist

Ventura County Community College District

Salary: $71,655.84 - $98,781.12 Annually

Job Type: Classified

Job Number: 2022-02606

Location: Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CA

Department: Districtwide

Closing: 1/16/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of technical duties involved in the production, delivery, and end-user training of alternate media and assistive technology for students with disabilities.

The current vacancy is a full-time position (12 mos/year, 40 hrs/week) located at Ventura College.

WHERE YOU'LL WORK

Established in 1925, Ventura College was one of the first community colleges in California and currently has an enrollment of 14,500 students. Located approximately 60 miles north of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Santa Barbara, the 112-acre campus is set in the rolling hills of Ventura - so close to the ocean that there is a clear view of the Channel Islands from several spots on campus.

More information can be found on the https://www.venturacollege.edu/.

WHO WE ARE

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work that we do within the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD). The VCCCD is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. The VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training; basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement. The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promote academic excellence. This creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its students, employees, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi-cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, the VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and committed group of faculty, staff, and administrators who are dedicated to the success of all college students.

We encourage candidates who are equity-minded to submit an application for employment. We are designated Hispanic-Serving Institutions committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

SALARY PLACEMENTNew Employees: Generally, new employees are placed on the first step of the appropriate range of the salary schedule.

Current Employees: An employee who is promoted will be placed on the salary step of the new range of the appropriate salary schedule that provides a minimum increase comparable to a one-step increase in salary.New and current employees may be eligible for advanced step placement as outlined in https://www.vcccd.edu/sites/default/files/media/pdf_document/2021/PC%20Rules%20for%20Classified%20Handbook%20Final%2003.18.2021.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/

In addition to the 8% salary increase already reflected in the bulletin, the Board of Trustees has approved a 4% increase set for 7/31/2022.

This recruitment is being conducted to establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill district-wide, current and upcoming, temporary and regular vacancies for the duration of the list, not to exceed one year.

Representative Duties

Participate in the research, conversion, and editing of sources materials into alternate media formats for students with disabilities (audio, Braille, tactile graphics, large print, transcriptions, captions, plain or electronic text, etc.). E

Research new accessible hardware and software; provide recommendations for the purchase of assistive technology equipment and related materials; issue materials and equipment for student use; maintain records of materials and equipment on loan; monitor and maintain appropriate inventory. E

Submit requests for alternate media formats to appropriate agencies; contact publishers and other agencies to obtain permission to reproduce materials in Braille or large print formats as need. E

Provide technical assistance to campus committees regarding access compliance as outlined in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG); develop and deliver trainings related to alternate media and accessibility to the campus community. E

Assess student technological skill levels; determine and recommend appropriate assistive hardware and software; provide technical assistance and training to students in the use of specialized technology. E

Coordinate with Information Technology staff to install, configure, and maintain assistive technology hardware, software, and computer peripherals in appropriate campus locations; maintain related records. E

Serve as a liaison between faculty, staff, students and the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSP&S) staff for requests related to obtaining, converting, and formatting instructional materials into alternate formats. E

Update and maintain records related to the progress and production of alternate media, usage permissions received, and priority of media produced; develop and maintain a database of alternate media, including textbooks and other instructional materials. E

Schedule and monitor the use of the DSP&S computer centers; maintain schedules of student's assigned computer times and attendance records. E

Provide assistance and support to students participating in online classes; ensure student access to accessible materials online. E

Research and compile data for projects and reports as requested.

Provide work direction and guidance to student workers as assigned.

Perform other duties as required.

E = Essential duties

Minimum Qualifications

An associate degree from a recognized college or university AND two years of experience in alternate media production, access technologies, electronic text production, or closely related experience.

Successful completion of a recognized assistive technology certification program may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Supplemental Information

EXAMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESSThis is an examination open to the public and current district employees seeking a promotional opportunity. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials by Monday, January 16, 2023 at 11:59PM. The next review of applications will be on Thursday December 1, 2022.The examination process consists of the following component:

A) Technical Interview = 100% weighting on final score

TECHNICAL INTERVIEW DATE RANGE AND LOCATION Date Range: To Be Determined

Location: The Technical Interview will be conducted remotely, using Zoom. In order to participate in the interview, you must have access to a computer with a camera, microphone, speakers, and a reliable connection to the internet.

The examination components are subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONApplicants must meet the minimum qualifications as stated, including the possession of licenses, certifications, or other requirements, by the filing deadlinein order to move forward in the recruitment process. You must attach copies of any documents that demonstrate your attainment of the minimum qualifications (e.g., unofficial transcripts, foreign transcript evaluation, copies of any required licenses, and/or certifications). Failure to submit any required documents may result in disqualification. All required documentation must be attached to your application; Human Resources staff will not upload your documents for you. The VCCCD does not accept letters of recommendation for classified positions. Please do not attempt to attach letters of recommendation to your application. ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information for your supervisors. Duration of work experience is calculated based off a standard 40 hour full-time work week. Part-time work experience will be prorated based off a standard 40 hour full-time work week. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. When completing the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable), outline in detail your education, training (such as classes, seminars, workshops), and experience. ELIGIBILITY LISTUpon completion of the examination, the eligibility list will be compiled by combining the final examination score with applicable seniority and veteran's credits, if any. The candidates will be ranked according to their total score on the eligibility list. Certification will be made from the highest three ranks of the eligibility list. This eligibility list will be used to fill current vacancies for up to one year from the date of the technical interview.PROBATIONARY PERIODAll appointments made from eligibility lists for initial appointment or for promotion, with certain exceptions, shall be probationary for a period of six (6) months or one hundred thirty (130) days of paid service, whichever is longer. Classified management, police, and designated executive classifications shall be probationary for a period of one (1) year of paid service from initial appointment or promotion.ACCOMMODATIONSIndividuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement.Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request in an email to https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=HRMail@vcccd.edu including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process. FOREIGN DEGREES

If a degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications, an official copy of your transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have a foreign degree and the institution from which your degree was granted is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, foreign transcript evaluation is required if the foreign degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications. The foreign transcript evaluation must be included with your application materials. Visit the https://www.chea.org/state-licensed-or-authorized-institutions the https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/hometo search for institutions that are recognized as accredited. If you need your transcripts evaluated, please review the https://www.vcccd.edu/sites/default/files/media/pdf_document/2020/AGENCIES%20APPROVED%20FOR%20FOREIGN%20TRANSCRIPT%20EVALUATION.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/. If applicable, an official copy of your foreign transcript evaluation will also be required upon hire.

For more information about the recruitment process at VCCCD, including responses to Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our https://www.vcccd.edu/departments/human-resources/employment/classified-non-academic-careers.

To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/3657148

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