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Intra-Departmental Recruitment

Only current UM Employees* of the Rural Institute are eligible.

*Open to all employee types including Temporary Staff and Student Employees.

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The RURAL INSTITUTE invites applications for an Accessible Technology & Media Design (ATMD) Specialist (Computer Support Specialist II) position. This position supports a variety of print, video and web-related technology, and graphic design needs of the Rural Institute faculty and staff. This includes designing, implementing and supporting traditional and interactive media such as documents, websites, videos, reports, brochures, presentations, and other media resources. The ATMD specialist serves as an “accessibility expert” to ensure that media and documents are developed in an accessible format meeting WC3 and Federal Section 508 standards. The ATMD specialist designs training materials, gives presentations, and provides technical assistance related to accessible technology and media development. The ATMD is expected to remain up to date on AT applications and devices, including their maintenance, update, and repair.

The ATMD reports directly to the Rural Institute’s Public Communications, Education and Data Manager and is co-supervised by the MonTECH Program Director. Most tasks require a high level of communication with program and project leadership across the Rural Institute, including regular coordination with the Rural Institute IT Manager/Technology Director.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in the creative design of visual and audio materials.
• Knowledge of Adobe design software and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated experience in website creation and management using UM-approved development tools.
• Experience in graphics design and manipulation using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Proficiency in brochure and document creation using Microsoft Publisher, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator.
• Knowledge of FTP, HTML, CSS, WC3 and section 508 regulations and their use and implementation.
• Ability to determine if documents, websites, and other media platforms meet accessibility standards.
• Ability to fix accessibility problems within websites, documents, and other media.
• Ability to create alternative formats.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and interpret the needs of individual projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Ability and aptitude to quickly learn new technology, software and hardware as it relates to accessible media creation and management. Remain up to date on AT applications and devices.
• Ability to maintain, update, troubleshoot, and repair assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
• Ability to type, operate a computer, camera, and other computer-related equipment.

Minimum Required Experience

• Associate Degree (or equivalency) in Information Technology, Computer Applications, Graphic Design, or a related field; in addition to four (4) years of closely related experience; or any combination of experience and education that provides the competencies necessary to successfully discharge the duties and responsibilities assigned to the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premier, and Acrobat, and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Expert knowledge of WC3 and section 508 standards and implementation in documents and other media.
• Ability to evaluate websites and documents for accessibility, including screen reader access.
• Video creation, editing, and captioning using digital video cameras, Camtasia, and Adobe Premier.
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining a presence in various social media, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, RSS feeds, and YouTube.
• Proficient understanding of webinar and video conferencing software, including Zoom.
• Ability to occasionally prepare and deliver presentations and/or trainings on accessible document and media creation.
• Knowledge of document and website conversion from non-accessible formats to accessible formats.
• Knowledge of the classic ASP computer language and ESRI ArcGIS would be a plus.

About the Rural Institute

The Rural Institute engages in research, provide education and interdisciplinary training, and develop model services that improve the skills, abilities, quality of life and satisfaction of people with disabilities in rural communities, their families and those who support and partner with them. We practice: (a) respectful partnership, (b) informed leadership and (c) evidence-based agenda-setting.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five PRIORITIES FOR ACTION: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Position Details

POSITION TITLE:                    Accessible Technology & Media Design (ATMD) Specialist (COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALIST II)

POSITION NUMBER:              NEW

DEPARTMENT:                       Rural Institute

WORK SCHEDULE:                 Part-time 0.875FTE (35 Hours a week), Monday through Friday, 12 months/year

SALARY:                                $19.29/HR – Current employee’s rate of pay for this position will be determined by the staff compensation plan and will minimally be this posted salary. For questions and details regarding the staff compensation plan, email the Compensation Department.

UNION AFFILIATION:               FOCUS - MFPE

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:        Six months minimum

BENEFITS INCLUDE:               Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/VETERAN'S PREFERENCE Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. REFERENCES: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. TESTING: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

How to Apply

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)

Candidates are required to submit the following materials online via "New Resume/CV" button below

A COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES:

1. LETTER OF INTEREST – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
2. DETAILED RESUME – listing education and describing work experience.
3. PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES – names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

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