[Jobs] Position Available at George Mason University:Assistive TechnologyManager

[Nightingale, Noel]

Original Message ------
> From: Angela English <aenglish at governor.state.tx.us
> Subject: Position Available at George Mason University:  
> Assistive TechnologyManager
> Date sent: Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:53:37 -0500
> 
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> 
> Re-opened search
> 
> George Mason University (GMU), Office of Equity and Diversity 
> Services, Assistive Technology Initiative (ATI) seeks an experienced 
> professional to manage the delivery of assistive technology (AT) 
> services.  The ATI is an innovative project that works collaboratively

> with GMU's Office of Disability Services, Information Technology Unit 
> (ITU) and the Kellar Institute for Human disAbilities to ensure that 
> all university students and employees with disabilities have access to

> the AT and accessible text resources needed to fully participate in 
> programs and services provided by the university.
> 
> This position has three main components: managerial responsibilities, 
> direct services and advisory services.  Managerial responsibilities 
> include supervising faculty, staff and graduate students working for 
> the ATI; management of the delivery of accessible text to individuals 
> with print-related disabilities; managing the budget and inventory; 
> preparing written reports for the Office of Equity and Diversity 
> Services; and promoting the ATI services throughout the university 
> community.
> Direct
> services include recommending and coordinating the implementation of 
> AT across all campuses, conducting individual AT screenings for 
> students and employees with disabilities, and developing and 
> conducting awareness training related to AT and accessibility.  
> Advisory responsibilities include working collaboratively with the 
> Office of Equity and Diversity services, partnering with units to 
> continually evaluate and revise university-wide AT and IT 
> accessibility policies and procedures, and serving on multiple 
> committees and providing the overall vision for the project.
> 
> Qualified applicants will possess a master's degree in AT, special 
> education, or a related field, and will demonstrate substantial 
> experience working in AT and education.  Experience working with 
> people with a variety of disabilities is required.  Higher education 
> experience is preferred.
> Experience supervising people and managing small budgets is ideal.  
> Knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to higher education and

> disability services including the Americans with Disabilities Act, and

> Section 504 and
> 508 of the Rehabilitation Act; and knowledge and experience with a 
> variety of AT hardware and software applications is required.  
> Applicants must have experience conducting AT assessments and 
> training.  Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse group of

> people including people with disabilities, and strong written and 
> verbal communication skills are required.
> 
> Candidates should apply online at http://jobs.gmu.edu for position 
> number FA623z.  Attach a letter of application, a current vita, and 
> names and contact information for at least three references.  
> Questions about the online application process should be addressed to 
> Yolanda King at yking at gmu.edu.  Questions related to the scope of the 
> job should be directed to Ruth Townsend at rtownse2 at gmu.edu.  Review 
> of applications will begin on October 8, 2007, and continue until the 
> position is filled.
> Applicants from
> minority groups, women and candidates with disabilities are especially

> encouraged, as are nominations that will help us recruit a diverse 
> pool of candidates.
> 
> Salary in the upper 60s
> 
>
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