Columbia Basin College ("CBC" or the "College") seeks a Program Coordinator to perform work using knowledge and experience specific to Disability Support Services ("DSS") and assistive technology in support of students, and in collaboration with the campus community. This position will assist with the production, implementation and evaluation of instructional and campus materials and processes for assistive technology services in compliance with state and federal law. The Program Coordinator will provide training and evaluation of assistive technology to students and the campus community. They will assist with DSS inventory of hardware and software, as well as scheduling, monitoring and reporting of program activities to determine consistency with program goals. This position reports to the Assistant Director for Disability Support Services.
This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by February 6, 2023 @ 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
As a condition of employment, Classified staff must be fully vaccinated. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status, having an approved medical accommodation, or having an approved religious accommodation. No start date will be approved until you have either verified your vaccine status or have an approved accommodation. Need more information? Please contact covidvaccinemandate@columbiabasin.edu.
Primary Responsibilities
Work with students and coordinate with Disability Support Services (DSS) staff to ensure that students have training and access to academic materials in alternative formats and assistive technology for academic accommodations, including but not limited to, production of Braille, audio files or e-text, enlarged print, tactile graphics, as well as, transcripts or the captioning of videos/visual materials;
Train staff and faculty on assistive technology, tools and alternative formats;
Maintain and update assistive technology devices;
Use software to create accessible PDFs and Word documents;
Interface with faculty to support the use of materials in face-to-face and online courses;
Assist students in acquiring books in a format that meets their needs;
Perform quarterly classroom assistive technology set up to support students registered with DSS;
Assist in managing the DSS inventory of assistive technology hardware and software tools and programs;
Provide information and advice to students, staff and faculty regarding program content, policies and activities; promote the program on campus;
Prepare assistive technology software training manuals for students;
Attend meetings and/or conferences as program representative;
Recommend alternative courses of action if the assistive technology assigned is not sufficient;
Collaborate with other departments on campus to support program standards;
Monitor and report on program activities in relation to established programs goals and within established program parameters;
Use word processing, graphics, statistical spreadsheet and/or database software;
Perform complex scheduling, including independently prioritizing needs of DSS and the College;
Attend meetings and/or conferences as program representative; and
Perform other related duties as assigned.
To view a complete position description and/or apply, please visit our website at www.columbiabasin.edu/jobs.
CBC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Protected groups are encouraged to apply.
Associate’s Degree from an institutionally accredited college or university in Computer Science, IT or related field.
OR
High School Diploma or equivalent; and
Two (2) years of experience in Disability Support Services Assistive Technology.
Columbia Basin College (CBC) serves the citizens of Benton and Franklin counties in Washington state with two-year associate degrees for transfer to a four-year university, and applied degrees for workforce employment. CBC also provides one-year certificates and basic skills for those pursuing a GED or high school diploma. CBC serves approximately 7,000-8,000 students each quarter.Columbia Basin College now offers bachelor degrees in Nursing, Project Management, Applied Management, Cyber Security, Information Technology, and Dental Hygiene. These bachelor degrees are in direct response to the needs of our community. As a result of community needs, Columbia Basin College has recently opened our new state of the art Social Sciences and World Languages Center at the Pasco campus.In July 2017, CBC will open its second, four-story Health Science Center in Richland. In addition to training CBC healthcare professionals, the Wortman Medical Science Center will also be a functional medical clinic as part of Kadlec Regional Medical Center’s family medicine residency program.CBC will open a student housing facility in September. This first phase will house 125 students.Columbia Basin Co...llege continues its rich tradition of meeting our community's needs with a dynamic faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a diverse student body from all walks of life.