New River Community College
Alternative Media Specialist (Re-Advertised)
New River Community College, Lancaster, California, us, 93586
Basic Function
Under the supervision of the Director of the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) this role provides campus‑wide leadership in the area of access technology for faculty and staff to benefit disabled students. It provides expertise in web page design and distance‑education delivery methods to ensure accessible formats for disabled persons, oversees the conversion of print materials and video tapes to alternative media formats (Braille, large print, audiobooks, and closed captioning), and performs other related responsibilities as assigned.
Representative Duties
Develops and maintains a current resource bank of access for various types of disabilities that students may have. (E)
Provides leadership in web page design, accessible distance‑education delivery systems, and other electronic information systems used by the college. (E)
Provides technical assistance to campus instructional and technology committees and public information on access requirements for persons with disabilities. (E)
Serves as a liaison between faculty, students, and the OSD program to secure and translate instructionally related materials into alternate formats (i.e., Braille, large print, closed captioning) in a timely manner. (E)
Provides guidelines to faculty and staff for formatting documents and information to ensure that they can be easily translated into an alternate format. (E)
Serves as a liaison to state‑wide alternate media centers and to community agencies utilized on a contract basis to produce alternate media. (E)
Installs and supports assistive access technologies in the High‑Tech lab and other labs associated with OSD in collaboration with ITS to ensure system integrity, general safety, and operational capability of equipment. (E)
Serves as a technical resource for district employees on the use of assistive technologies; performs analysis and prepares proposals describing benefits and limitations of various assistive technologies, software, and training‑materials purchase options. (E)
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in access technology. (E)
Maintains a preventative maintenance schedule for district computer systems and assistive technology equipment. (E)
Makes recommendations on the purchase of computer systems, associated peripherals, software, and assistive technologies. (E)
Maintains a technical reference library for district assistive technology resources, software, and hardware. (E)
Performs other related duties as may be assigned. (E)
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience : Any combination equivalent to graduation with a Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in alternate media production, access technologies, electronic text production, digital media, or closely related experience.
Other Information Knowledge Of
Federal and state regulations related to Section 508, 504, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and alternative media.
Accessible file formats, including MathML, tactile graphics, and image and diagram description.
Formatting documents to include navigational elements and descriptions of visual and graphical elements.
Interpersonal skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Modern office practices and technology.
Proper English usage, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Business letter writing and report writing.
Basic mathematics.
Ability To
Maintain confidentiality in all matters as appropriate.
Learn, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures.
Plan, organize, and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Communicate effectively in written and oral form, tactfully and effectively.
Maintain accurate and well‑organized records.
Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with others.
Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, staff, and community.
Use specialized technology, including optical character recognition software.
Operate and maintain a variety of office equipment as necessary in the performance of daily activities.
Work Direction, Lead, and Supervisory Responsibilities Not applicable – no permanent full‑time staff to supervise.
Contacts Co‑workers, other departmental personnel, students, faculty, community.
Physical Effort Requires the ability to exert some physical effort, such as walking, standing, and light lifting. Requires minimal dexterity in using fingers, limbs, and body in the operation of office equipment. Tasks require extended periods of time at a keyboard.
Working Conditions Alternative Media office environment.
Application Process – Please Read It is the responsibility of each applicant to submit all requested documents through NEOGOV by the deadline to continue in the application process. Each recruitment is conducted independently; therefore, interested parties must submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply for. This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application: Application, current resume, and the In‑House Transfer Request Form. All documents must be submitted by
December 22, 2025 .
Supplemental Information Applications with incomplete information (e.g., “see resume”) or missing documents will not be considered.
VISA AVC does not sponsor employment visas, does not participate in E‑Verify, and does not complete documentation related to STEM OPT or other F‑1 visa programs.
Accommodations If you need accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the People, Culture, and Talent (Human Resources) department at (661) 722‑6311.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at
avc.edu .
Annual Security Report The Annual Security Report is provided by Antelope Valley College for prospective students and employees. A copy of the report is available at
http://www.avc.edu/administration/police/ .
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Representative Duties
Develops and maintains a current resource bank of access for various types of disabilities that students may have. (E)
Provides leadership in web page design, accessible distance‑education delivery systems, and other electronic information systems used by the college. (E)
Provides technical assistance to campus instructional and technology committees and public information on access requirements for persons with disabilities. (E)
Serves as a liaison between faculty, students, and the OSD program to secure and translate instructionally related materials into alternate formats (i.e., Braille, large print, closed captioning) in a timely manner. (E)
Provides guidelines to faculty and staff for formatting documents and information to ensure that they can be easily translated into an alternate format. (E)
Serves as a liaison to state‑wide alternate media centers and to community agencies utilized on a contract basis to produce alternate media. (E)
Installs and supports assistive access technologies in the High‑Tech lab and other labs associated with OSD in collaboration with ITS to ensure system integrity, general safety, and operational capability of equipment. (E)
Serves as a technical resource for district employees on the use of assistive technologies; performs analysis and prepares proposals describing benefits and limitations of various assistive technologies, software, and training‑materials purchase options. (E)
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in access technology. (E)
Maintains a preventative maintenance schedule for district computer systems and assistive technology equipment. (E)
Makes recommendations on the purchase of computer systems, associated peripherals, software, and assistive technologies. (E)
Maintains a technical reference library for district assistive technology resources, software, and hardware. (E)
Performs other related duties as may be assigned. (E)
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience : Any combination equivalent to graduation with a Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in alternate media production, access technologies, electronic text production, digital media, or closely related experience.
Other Information Knowledge Of
Federal and state regulations related to Section 508, 504, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and alternative media.
Accessible file formats, including MathML, tactile graphics, and image and diagram description.
Formatting documents to include navigational elements and descriptions of visual and graphical elements.
Interpersonal skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Modern office practices and technology.
Proper English usage, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Business letter writing and report writing.
Basic mathematics.
Ability To
Maintain confidentiality in all matters as appropriate.
Learn, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures.
Plan, organize, and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Communicate effectively in written and oral form, tactfully and effectively.
Maintain accurate and well‑organized records.
Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with others.
Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, staff, and community.
Use specialized technology, including optical character recognition software.
Operate and maintain a variety of office equipment as necessary in the performance of daily activities.
Work Direction, Lead, and Supervisory Responsibilities Not applicable – no permanent full‑time staff to supervise.
Contacts Co‑workers, other departmental personnel, students, faculty, community.
Physical Effort Requires the ability to exert some physical effort, such as walking, standing, and light lifting. Requires minimal dexterity in using fingers, limbs, and body in the operation of office equipment. Tasks require extended periods of time at a keyboard.
Working Conditions Alternative Media office environment.
Application Process – Please Read It is the responsibility of each applicant to submit all requested documents through NEOGOV by the deadline to continue in the application process. Each recruitment is conducted independently; therefore, interested parties must submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply for. This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application: Application, current resume, and the In‑House Transfer Request Form. All documents must be submitted by
December 22, 2025 .
Supplemental Information Applications with incomplete information (e.g., “see resume”) or missing documents will not be considered.
VISA AVC does not sponsor employment visas, does not participate in E‑Verify, and does not complete documentation related to STEM OPT or other F‑1 visa programs.
Accommodations If you need accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the People, Culture, and Talent (Human Resources) department at (661) 722‑6311.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at
avc.edu .
Annual Security Report The Annual Security Report is provided by Antelope Valley College for prospective students and employees. A copy of the report is available at
http://www.avc.edu/administration/police/ .
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