Alternate Media Technology Specialist- Merritt INTERNAL POSTING
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Job Location:
Oakland, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
This vacancy is open ONLY to current regular and hourly employees who are members of SEIU Local 1021. Per new Article 8.7 of the Local 1021 hourly contract this job is being posted for ten (10) working days. Under the direction of the Vice President of Student Services or designee the Alternate Media Technology Specialist oversees the production of alternate media enabling students with a disability access to all instructional services provided by the college. Serves as primary contact person on campus as it relates to media access for students with disabilities. This will include the production of alternate formats for all printed materials (E-text Large Print Braille & Digital Audio etc.); providing consultation and conducting workshops for the college on issues of access for students with disabilities to electronic media (Closed/Open Captioning Teleconferencing Descriptive Audio Phone Services etc.); providing consultation on issues of access to Distance Education (Accessible Web Page Design Frames Alt Tags Layout etc); and providing consultation on compliance with Section 508 standards
Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of: o Optical Character Recognition scanning and transcription of electronic media to alternate formats. o Video Media Production (inclusive of real Time Captioning) o Section 508 Compliance Standards o Conversion of e-text into digital audio files using appropriate software for final production MP and Daisy format o Production of tactile graphics with a Piaf machine
Minimum Qualifications
1. Two (2) years of experience installing updating and troubleshooting computer software and maintaining computer hardware or an A.A. or A.S. Degree in Computer Science Electronics or Computer Support; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of the position. 2. Knowledge of: Browsers and navigating the Internet; working knowledge of web page development and design. General issues of web access for students with disabilities. 3. Basic knowledge of operating systems and network operations. 4. Thorough knowledge of standard application software. 5. Basic knowledge of adaptive technology for persons with disabilities. 6. Strong skills in media technology communication and problem-solving. 7. Understanding of sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges students faculty staff and community.
This vacancy is open ONLY to current regular and hourly employees who are members of SEIU Local 1021. Per new Article 8.7 of the Local 1021 hourly contract this job is being posted for ten (10) working days. Under the direction of the Vice President of Student Services or designee the Alternate Media Technology Specialist oversees the production of alternate media enabling students with a disability access to all instructional services provided by the college. Serves as primary contact person on campus as it relates to media access for students with disabilities. This will include the production of alternate formats for all printed materials (E-text Large Print Braille & Digital Audio etc.); providing consultation and conducting workshops for the college on issues of access for students with disabilities to electronic media (Closed/Open Captioning Teleconferencing Descriptive Audio Phone Services etc.); providing consultation on issues of access to Distance Education (Accessible Web Page Design Frames Alt Tags Layout etc); and providing consultation on compliance with Section 508 standards
Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of: o Optical Character Recognition scanning and transcription of electronic media to alternate formats. o Video Media Production (inclusive of real Time Captioning) o Section 508 Compliance Standards o Conversion of e-text into digital audio files using appropriate software for final production MP and Daisy format o Production of tactile graphics with a Piaf machine
Minimum Qualifications
1. Two (2) years of experience installing updating and troubleshooting computer software and maintaining computer hardware or an A.A. or A.S. Degree in Computer Science Electronics or Computer Support; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of the position. 2. Knowledge of: Browsers and navigating the Internet; working knowledge of web page development and design. General issues of web access for students with disabilities. 3. Basic knowledge of operating systems and network operations. 4. Thorough knowledge of standard application software. 5. Basic knowledge of adaptive technology for persons with disabilities. 6. Strong skills in media technology communication and problem-solving. 7. Understanding of sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges students faculty staff and community.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Client Relation
- Target Audience
- Media Planning
- Trend Analysis
- Market Research
- Email Campaigns
- Social Channels
- Campaign Management
- Client Service
- Current Events
- News Stories
- Powerpoint
- Data Analysis
- Analytics
About Company
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