Accessibility Technology Specialist

Posting Number A01870 Position Title Accessibility Technology Specialist Position Number E01304 Salary for Announcement
The salary range for this position is $45,300 – $56,600 for 1.0 FTE . The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

This position is 0.8 FTE, so the annual pay mentioned above will be adjusted for 10 months of work per year. The employee will work July – April annually and will have the months of May and June off.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

For more information on MSU Denver’s compensation structure, please visit https://www.msudenver.edu/hr/compensation/professionalexecutivestaff/compensationstructureandguidelines/ Pay Grade Employee Category Professional staff Department Access Center EClass Code Admin less than full time with benefits Position Summary
The Accessibility Technology Specialist assists and supports the Assistive Technology Manager in overseeing aspects of operations concerning alternatively formatted materials for students with qualifying disabilities, including planning and developing production standards and workflows to ensure students receive legally mandated accommodations in accordance with state and federal laws and providing some consultation, training, and troubleshooting to students in both alternatively formatted materials and access technologies. Additionally, this position serves as a leader in managing various alternative format projects, as well as assisting in various facets of the operations of the department.

This position is 0.8 FTE, so the annual salary will be adjusted for 10 months of work per year. The employee will work July – April annually and will have the months of May and June off.

IND208 Duties/Responsibilities
· Remediates or converts documents into accessible formats based on student accessibility needs

· Assists with alternative format production workflows, including data tracking

· Utilizes graphic editing software to create tactile graphics

· Provides training to students regarding the use of alternative formats, assistive technology, and other academic software

· Assists with training and acts as a team lead for production student staff

· Support other office needs as necessary Required Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree

· Working knowledge of standard office equipment and computer software, including but not limited to Windows OS and the Microsoft Office Suite

· Strong proofreading skills

· Demonstrated ability to learn new processes, software applications, and devices quickly

· Demonstrated experience with customer service

· Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with regard to technology

· Ability to work both independently with little direction and as part of a team Preferred Qualifications
· Demonstrated ability to effectively relate to a diverse, urban population and community including but not limited to communities of color, LGBTQIA+, first-generation, undocumented, second language learners, and other under-represented groups.

· Experience providing training on technical concepts to individuals of varying skill level

· Experience working with students with disabilities, particularly with regard to the use of access technology and/or alternative formats

· Experience working with various assistive technologies, including but not limited to Read&Write, JAWS, and ZoomText

· Experience with creating and/or remediating instructional materials for accessibility

· Familiarity with accessibility principles and standards

· Experience maintaining discretion and confidentiality in and outside the workplace Work Hours
This is a 10 month position with May and June off. Normal work hours will be M-F from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 40 hours per week, July – April.

There is an opportunity for hybrid work in this position. Posting date 12/14/2021 Closing date Closing Instructions Open Until Filled To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) 01/09/2022 Special Instructions to Applicants
IMPORTANT : In order to be considered as an applicant you must apply via the online application system, www.msudenverjobs.com .

References refers to a list of three professional references and their contact information.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

The health and safety of students, faculty, staff and our prospective teammates are our highest priority and as an institution, we are required to have proof of vaccination on file for all employees.

MSU Denver is requiring all employees to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for Covid-19, or to submit an exemption and be subject to following the Covid-19 safety protocols. As an employee of MSU Denver, an exemption or lack of proof of vaccination will require you to submit to weekly Covid-19 testing starting the week of August 23, 2021.
Additionally, all institutions on campus are requiring that masks be worn indoors regardless of your vaccinations status. Talent Team Representative Elizabeth Wellington Talent Team Representative E-mail ewelling@msudenver.edu Benefits
MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link:

Employee Benefits Offerings Diversity Statement
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.