Technology Specialist for Accessibility and Compliance

Technology Specialist for Accessibility and Compliance

Southwestern Community College District

Work Site: 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Department: Institutional Technology

District Values
Incumbents in District positions are expected to exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Responsibilities:
(PROJECT FUNDED POSITION, CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING) Temporary position, term to end on May 30, 2022. RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Director of Institutional Technology, perform a variety of specialized duties involved in identifying and recommending potential solutions for accessibility barriers based on the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guideline (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA standards as well as compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508, and other accessibility related laws for Electronic and Information Technology (EIT); work in collaboration with faculty and staff to ensure compliance with applicable standards, practices, guidelines, and laws; and provide expertise and guidance to faculty and staff in assistive technology and national accessibility standards, practices, and guidelines. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

1. Provide advice on the development and implementation of processes to meet institutional compliance with laws, regulations, and established technical standards related to access technology, including but not limited to, Section 508, W3C WCAG 2.0 Level AA standards, and ADA.
2. Audit online, hybrid, and web-enhanced courses for compliance with accessibility laws and regulations such as Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility standards; make recommendations for compliance.
3. Audit Publisher and other propriety websites and materials for compliance with accessibility standards as established in laws and regulations such as Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 Level AA; make recommendations to ensure compliance with these and related laws, regulations and standards.
4. Provide training, resources, and support for faculty to ensure accessible course design, instructional materials, and EIT; may provide other technology training as needed.
5. Review and test third-party electronic and information technology Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) for accessibility compliance including publisher websites requiring an access code.
6. Create and maintain a list of approved third-party applications, websites, and vendors for use by faculty, staff, Curriculum Committee, and the Bookstore.
7. Maintain current knowledge of industry advances and changes to related laws and regulations; research and evaluate accessibility changes on multiplatform computer operating systems, software applications, and emerging software applications; monitor and advise on new or changing laws and technical standards related to accessibility of EIT and online course content.
8. Design and provide training, training materials, training exercises, job aids and support for multi-platform computer operating systems, general software applications, web-authoring software applications, instructional technologies, and institutionally supported specialized applications (operational and administrative).
9. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge and Abilities:
MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to area of assignment including: Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act; Americans with Disabilities Act; California Government Code 11135; Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act; Section 225 of the Telecommunications Act; Section 501 and 505 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act; and Office of the State CIO, Information Technology (IT) Policy Letter 10-10.
• Various standards related to area of assignment including EIT accessibility standards; W3C WCAG 2.0 Level AA web content accessibility standards; and Assistive Technology Act of 1998.
• California Community Colleges Online Education Initiative and California Community Colleges Accessibility Center.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• EIT accessibility best practices.
• EIT and Web access for individuals with disabilities
• Protocols and procedures for setting up new EIT equipment and installation of software.
• Methods and techniques used in troubleshooting and performing routine maintenance on various EIT hardware and software applications.
• Equally effective alternative solutions for EIT accessibility.
• Best practices in EIT and accessibility training protocols for faculty and staff.
• Basic principles and practices of project management.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Oral and written communication skills.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform a variety of specialized duties involved in identifying and suggesting potential solutions for accessibility barriers.
• Provide specialized and technical support and assistance.
• Analyze and solve complex and difficult accessibility problems related to people, processes, and technology.
• Install, program, configure and maintain accessible EIT equipment, software, and devices.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable guidelines, rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions.
• Act as a conduit between District service organizations, such as Institutional Technology and Procurement, and areas with direct contact with students such as Academic Affairs and Student Affairs.
• Provide training for faculty and staff on accessible EIT and Section 508 compliance.
• Collect data and compile reports.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work independently with very little or no direction.
• Operate computers and peripheral equipment properly and efficiently.
• Operate a variety of office equipment.
• Plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines.
• Work productively and cooperatively with others.
• Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse racial, ethnic, disabled, sexual orientation, and cultural populations of community college students.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field
AND
Three (3) years of experience in that includes researching and implementing new technologies and providing training to end users.

Minimum Qualifications: (Faculty and Academic Administrator Positions Only)


Desirable Qualifications:
Experience with access technology that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of accessibility and regulatory compliance issues is highly desirable.

Salary
Range 38, Steps 1-7, $6,477.05-$8,199.17. Initial placement for external applicants is Step 1. An excellent benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, retirement, vacation, generous sick leave package, and life insurance is available for the employee and eligible dependents. 

Start Date

As soon as the successful candidate is identified and following the subsequent governing board approval. Temporary position, term to end on May 30, 2022.

Screening Deadline
All application materials must be received on-line at https://jobs.swccd.edu. Position is open until filled. Applications received by the first screening deadline of  11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021 are guaranteed to be reviewed by the selection committee. Any application received after the deadline is not guaranteed a review.

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Approximately). Work schedule may be adjusted to meet the needs of the department. Successful candidate may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, National City, Otay Mesa, and/or San Ysidro).

Additional Information:
We regret we are unable to accept faxed, e-mailed, mailed, or hand delivered application materials. Only complete application materials submitted through SWC online system will be accepted. To complete and submit your application for this position, please visit our online employment website at https://jobs.swccd.edu. All required information must be submitted online before the review date and time indicated on the job posting.

A confirmation number will be assigned if your application packet has been successfully submitted. Assistance with the online application process is available through the Human Resources Office at 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910; telephone: (619) 482-6395 or e-mail to employment@swccd.edu.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all application materials are received by the review deadline date. A separate, complete application packet is required for each position for which you are applying for. All materials included in your application packet become District property, will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.

Candidates selected for employment with Southwestern Community College District must be fingerprinted by an electronic fingerprinting service (i.e. LiveScan) within 10 days of employment; provide clearance of tuberculosis (dated within the past 4 years and renewed every four years as a condition of continued employment) within 60 days of employment; provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

In addition to the above, for Faculty/Administrator positions (only), successful candidate must submit official (sealed) college transcripts confirming date degree conferred and/or a valid CA Community College Credential.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with verified disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made at the time the interview appointment is scheduled.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Southwestern Community College District will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

The Southwestern Community College District shall not discriminate against any person in employment or in any program affiliated with the District on the basis of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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To apply, visit: https://jobs.swccd.edu/postings/3513





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