Antelope Valley College
Alternative Media Specialist (Re-Advertised)
Antelope Valley College, Del Sur, California, United States
Basic Function
Under the supervision of the Director of the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides campus wide leadership in the area of access technology to faculty and staff to benefit disabled students; provides expertise in web page design, distance education delivery methods to ensure accessible format for disabled people; oversees the conversion of print materials and video tapes to an alternative media format (i.e. Braille, large print, audio books, and closed caption); performs other related responsibilities as may be assigned.
Representative Duties
Develops and maintains current resource bank of access for various type of disabilities which 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 easily be translated into an alternate format. (E)
Serves as a liaison to the 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 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.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation with a Bachelor’s degree and two years of alternate media production, access technologies, electronic text production, digital media or closely related experience.
Knowledge of:
Federal and state regulations related to Section 508, 504, American 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 background 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. 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 have all the requested documents submitted through NEOGOV by the deadline date in order to continue in the application process for this position.
Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply for.
It is important the applicants submit ALL documents requested for the application package to be deemed complete and given consideration.
This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:
Application Current resume In-house Transfer Request Form . Your application and any required attachments must be submitted by
December 22, 2025.
Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.
Visa
Does not sponsor employment visas.
Does not participate in E-Verify.
Does not complete documentation related to STEM OPT or other F-1 visa programs.
Accommodations If you have any questions or concerns/if you require 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. Please visit our website at avc.edu. Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Antelope Valley Community College District.
Additional Information Security Report is provided by Antelope Valley College for prospective students and employees. A copy of this report is available at http://www.avc.edu/administration/police/.
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Representative Duties
Develops and maintains current resource bank of access for various type of disabilities which 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 easily be translated into an alternate format. (E)
Serves as a liaison to the 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 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.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation with a Bachelor’s degree and two years of alternate media production, access technologies, electronic text production, digital media or closely related experience.
Knowledge of:
Federal and state regulations related to Section 508, 504, American 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 background 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. 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 have all the requested documents submitted through NEOGOV by the deadline date in order to continue in the application process for this position.
Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply for.
It is important the applicants submit ALL documents requested for the application package to be deemed complete and given consideration.
This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:
Application Current resume In-house Transfer Request Form . Your application and any required attachments must be submitted by
December 22, 2025.
Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.
Visa
Does not sponsor employment visas.
Does not participate in E-Verify.
Does not complete documentation related to STEM OPT or other F-1 visa programs.
Accommodations If you have any questions or concerns/if you require 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. Please visit our website at avc.edu. Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Antelope Valley Community College District.
Additional Information Security Report is provided by Antelope Valley College for prospective students and employees. A copy of this report is available at http://www.avc.edu/administration/police/.
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