Alternative Media Assistant at CSU Channel Islands: On Campus Employment
Employer: CSU Channel Islands: On Campus EmploymentExpires: 10/31/2025Purpose of Position:To assist staff supporting DASS with Alternative Media services. Students will perform a variety of specialized tasks using various software for the processing of alternative media materials, including scanning, editing, and distributing alternative media materials. This is 90% of the overall work. Additional duties include but are not limited to data entry, photocopying, filing, and inventorying. Responsibilities & Duties:Provide quality customer service and support including assisting with inquiries in person, online, and on the telephone. Assist with the conversion of textbooks into alternative media formats including scanning, zoning, proofreading, creating accessible file formats, and occasionally making audio files. Assist with the conversion of Word, PowerPoint, and PDF files into accessible documents. Work on research projects. Inventory of equipment when needed. Assist with additional assignments from DASS staff. Some evening and weekend work may be required. Required Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Candidates must be a current CSU Channel Islands student, in good academic and behavioral standing as well as have a minimum 2.50 grade point average. Good working knowledge of PC applications and Microsoft Office including ABBYY Fine Reader, Kurzweil 3000, Excel, and Word. Ability to perform repetitive tasks while sitting for prolonged periods of time. Be able to work during summer and winter breaks, as needed. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, maintaining a high degree of accuracy. Must be able to learn of ADA laws pertaining to the protected rights of persons with disabilities and uphold strict regulations regarding confidentiality. Candidates must have the ability to interact with the general public and the ability to form positive working relationships while interacting with diverse student populations, as well as faculty and staff. Candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Candidates must have strong critical thinking, organizational and analytical skills. Candidates should have a strong sense of task management, the ability to perform duties with general supervision, and the ability to exercise discretion in judgment and decision-making. Candidates must be able to work during summer and winter breaks, as needed. Ability to work a minimum of 15 hours per week during the semester and 35 during the breaks.A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.