Great job opportunity! Great employer!
Cost of living is a bit high, but if the salary is decent, Seattle is
as fine a city as you could find.
Carl Jarvis
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From: Zack Hurtz <zackery.d.hurtz@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2020 13:52:02 -0800
Subject: Re: [Wcb-l] FW: [leadership] job opening University of
Washington Seattle
To: Julie Brannon <jbrannon0612@xxxxxxxxx>
Cc: wcb <wcb-l@xxxxxxxxxxx>
For those of you interested in this job. I applied for this job a
while back, be ready to do a zoom interview and be asked tech
questions. It was pretty fun and the interviewers are pretty easy to
chat with. You'll be expected to travel and visit people in their
homes.
On 11/3/20, Julie Brannon <jbrannon0612@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Right in Washington's backyard!
From: leadership <leadership-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of Lori
Scharff
via leadership
Sent: Tuesday, November 3, 2020 11:42 AM
To: leadership@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [leadership] job opening University of Washington Seattle
University of Washington, Seattle hiring Assistive Technology
Specialist/Senior Computer Specialist
Disability Studies Community, Please help spread the word!
Assistive Technology Specialist (Sr. Computer Specialist) University of
Washington
The DO-IT Center<http://uw.edu/doit> is seeking candidates with a strong
knowledge of Assistive Technology for an open Sr. Computer Specialist
position<https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szC
ategory=jobprofile
<https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=
jobprofile&szOrderID=181484&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=&szReturnToSearch=
1> &szOrderID=181484&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=&szReturnToSearch=1>.
The
role helps support students with disabilities from high school to
post-secondary studies and careers, using computer and Internet
technologies
as empowering tools. Provide computer, assistive/adaptive technology, and
Internet technical support to participants, mentors, and staff of DO-IT and
other projects to increase the success of students with disabilities in
postsecondary academic programs and careers and the use of accessible IT.
Questions can go to Scott Bellman <swb3@xxxxxx
<mailto:swb3@xxxxxx%3cmailto:swb3@xxxxxx> <mailto:swb3@xxxxxx>>.
SENIOR COMPUTER SPECIALIST
Req #:
181484
Department:
DO-IT
Job Location:
Seattle Campus
Posting Date:
08/17/2020
Closing Info:
Open Until Filled
Salary:
Salary is commensurate with experience and education
Shift:
First Shift
Notes:
The University of Washington is following physical distancing directives
from state and local governments as part of the collective effort to combat
the spread of COVID-19. Click here for
updates<https://hr.uw.edu/coronavirus/policy-updates/recruitment-and-hiring-
during-covid-19/#job-candidatest>
?Onsite work? in the interim will vary for units and for specific positions
and will be discussed with candidates during the interview process.
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click
here.<http://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-
academic-professional-librarians-staff-20191231.pdf>
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our
campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their
boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build
stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth
opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity,
intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which
has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a ?Great College to Work
For? for six consecutive years.
The DO-IT Program has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Computer
Specialist.
Assist with Accessible Technology Services project efforts and UW-IT
initiatives that facilitate the transition and support of students with
disabilities from high school to post-secondary studies and careers, using
computer and Internet technologies as empowering tools. Provide computer,
assistive/adaptive technology, and Internet technical support to
participants, mentors, and staff of DO-IT and other ATS projects to
increase
the success of students with disabilities in postsecondary academic
programs
and careers and the use of accessible IT. Provide consultation and training
for organizations partnering and collaborating with DO-IT regarding the
accessibility of their websites, documents, videos, and other IT. Draft
newsletter articles and develop; update, and disseminate electronic
information resources; assist in grant writing. Deliver presentations,
participate in organizations and otherwise promote the development,
procurement and use of accessible IT, such as accessibility best practices
for websites, digital documents, and videos. Work with an agile team that
develops project proposals, secures external funding, and manages projects
under the rules of a variety of funding sources.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Computer and Project Support: Research hardware and software products to
choose and implement assistive/adaptive computer technology and science lab
equipment access devices and other access strategies for students and
adults
with disabilities so that they can be fully integrated into academic and
employment settings. Test equipment and software, collect data on DO-IT
participants, research appropriate technology and strategies for accessing
the Internet, apply technical knowledge to solving access issues for
specific individuals, recommend purchases of computers and
assistive/adaptive technology. Provide technical support to ATS
participants, mentors, staff, and partner organizations. Coordinate the
procurement, set-up, and maintenance of technology resources at DO-IT
Summer
Study and other ATS events. Assist with the development and delivery of the
DO-IT Summer Study curriculum, lessons, and activities, and field trips.
Travel to DO-IT Scholar homes to set up computers, assistive/adaptive
technology, and Internet access; provide training; provide in-person,
by-phone, and via-email consultation. Assist with tracking progress of
Scholars through high school and college and employment. Assist with
project
reports, budgets, records management, inventory, research, and evaluation.
Manage, monitor activity, and provide technical support of ATS electronic
communities. Facilitate and contribute to e-mail and in-person
communication
between students, staff, mentors, and employers associated with ATS
projects. Otherwise provide technical support and otherwise assist with
programs and activities sponsored by ATS.
Accessible Technology Specialist: Assist members of the UW IT
Accessibility
Team with evaluating websites and software products for accessibility,
remediating PDFs and other digital documents for accessibility, and
captioning videos. Provide accessible IT and other technical consultation
to
staff and participants. Develop technical resources and deliver
presentations.
Resource Development, Dissemination and Outreach: Develop publications and
web resources, including articles for the DO-IT Knowledge Base and websites
maintained by ATS. Distribute ATS resources and deliver presentations at
workshops, meetings, conferences and other events, especially on IT
accessibility topics. Represent DO-IT/ATS in WAPED (Washington Association
of Postsecondary Education and Disability) and, as part of that role, help
educational institutions in Washington State make their Web pages and other
IT accessible. Serve on task forces, advisory boards and committees and
engage in ATS-sponsored online communities as well as those sponsored by
other organizations, including AHEAD and ATHEN.
Technical and A/V Support for Events: Provide technical and A/V support for
hosted events such as capacity-building institutes, UW IT Accessibility
Liaison meetings, and other UW events.
REQUIREMENTS:
? Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related
field. Or equivalent experience.
? Minimum of 2-3 years of work experience.
? Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and fix computer equipment and
software.
? Experience in testing/using assistive/adaptive technology for computer
users with disabilities.
? Excellent oral, written, and electronic communication skills.
? Excellent planning, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
? Ability to communicate technical subjects to non-technical students,
faculty and staff in face-to-face, small group and large group settings.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum
qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a
license/certification/registration.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
? Demonstrated experience and ability to work with youth and with people
with disabilities.
? Experience with two or more screen reading applications.
? Experience with Dragon NaturallySpeaking software.
? Experience working in the higher education environment.
? Knowledge of standards and techniques related to accessibility of
websites, videos, and digital documents such as Word, PowerPoint, and PDF.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a
variety
of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in
the evaluation process. These assessments may include Workforce
Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need
to
complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select ?Apply to this
position?. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time;
if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the
next
time you access your ?My Jobs? page. If you select to take it later, it
will
appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that
your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for
this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if
they
are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations
related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past
employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state
law<https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080>.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of
Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity.
Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning
environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
[The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship &
sustainability, and committed to becoming climate
neutral.]<https://green.uw.edu/inform/esc/policy-statement>The University
of
Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship &
sustainability<https://green.uw.edu/inform/esc/policy-statement>, and
committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity
employer.<https://ap.washington.edu/eoaa/> All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic
information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the
Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@xxxxxx
<mailto:dso@xxxxxx%3cmailto:dso@xxxxxx> <mailto:dso@xxxxxx>.
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