Assistive Technology/Instructional Materials Coordinator
(Information Technology Consultant- Career)
Compensation and Benefits
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,000 - $5,700 per month
Full CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,912 - $12,124 per month
This is a full-time, probationary, exempt position.
Positions at Fresno State are to perform their work onsite. Some positions, depending upon University needs and operations, may be eligible for remote work, one day per week, pursuant to Fresno State's remote work guidelines and the CSU policy.
The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here .
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Director of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD), the Assistive Technology/Instructional Materials Coordinator (ATIM Coordinator) is responsible for providing SSD with consultative support and services in the use of assistive technology to students with disabilities. The incumbent will ensure technical and instructional materials and support are provided to students with disabilities in accordance with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The incumbent will provide training and access to various technologies to both eligible students and production student staff. The incumbent is responsible for oversight of the production of alternate media for eligible students as well as provide workflow direction of alternate media production to the production student staff. The incumbent collaborates with the Access Specialists and students to assess assistive technology needs including hardware and software. The position provides on-site training and training materials for SSD students to ensure efficient and maximum use of technical resources. This position performs a variety of technical tasks related to adaptive computing needs on a variety of hard/software platforms, evaluates and procures new adaptive technologies to ensure information and computing systems remain accessible to persons with disabilities in a dynamic and evolving technology environment.
Key Qualifications
Effectively complete assignments with accuracy, quality, and timeliness.
Show excellent attention to detail and task organization skills.
Effectively communicate using strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills; develop and deliver presentations, technical training and user documentation.
Effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers.
Simultaneously coordinate or work on multiple, complex assignments and projects with minimal supervision and general work direction.
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Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in assistive technology, computer science, information systems, educational technology, communications, or related fields with training in the use and application of assistive technology, both hardware and software, for individuals with disabilities.
Two years of Assistive Technology (AT) experience: Understanding and expertise in the use of assistive technology. Certification in Assistive Technology may replace one year of direct experience.
Experienced in the use of assistive technology and appropriate hardware and software including:
Hardware: Adaptive /ergonomic furniture, braille embosser and related software, speech synthesizers, digital voice recording devices, CCTV, adaptive devices, networked printers and high-speed scanners.
Software: Text-to-Speech Software and screen reader programs, Dragon Naturally Speaking, Math programs, JAWS, Zoomtext, etc.
Deadline & Application Instructions
Applications received byMay 22, 2024will be given full consideration by the search committee.
Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.
Please click "Apply Now" to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.
Fresno State
California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.
Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.
Equal Employment Opportunity Information
California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
COVID19 Vaccination Policy
Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent ****** .
Supplemental Information
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.
The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.
Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.
Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)