Assistive Technology Specialist

The Beach • Long Beach, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistive Technology Specialist works in the Bob Murphy Access Center (BMAC) at California State University, Long Beach, under the lead of the Accessible Technology Program (BMAC-ATP) Senior Coordinator. The role provides assistive technology training, accessible document remediation, and accessible digital materials to students with disabilities and CSULB Student Affairs. It oversees assistive technology and BMAC equipment, researches accommodation alternatives and emerging technologies, coordinates software licenses and inventory, and supports students using the TRIO Center and campus computer labs. Services are delivered through a student-centered, equitable, inclusive, and culturally sensitive approach.

The position supports students—including Blind and Visually Impaired students, Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, and people with mobility limitations—through individualized training and technical support, accommodation access, technology deployment and maintenance, equipment loans, and accessible materials. It collaborates with students, faculty, staff, IT professionals, vendors, campus partners, and community organizations; develops and delivers training and outreach; and contributes to accessibility planning, evaluation, compliance reporting, and continuous improvement. The role also supports accessible instructional materials, alternative media, document remediation, tactile Braille graphics, and electronic text acquisition, as well as student employee hiring, training, mentoring, and supervision.

This is a temporary, one-year appointment with a 1.0 time base (40 hours per week); temporary assignments may expire earlier and no permanent status is granted. The hiring range is $6,492–$6,755 per month, and the CSU classification salary range is $6,492–$9,458 per month. The employee must reside and perform CSU-related work in California.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience.
• Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
• Ability to follow university policies, procedures, and guidelines, including safety, civility, information security, and nondiscrimination requirements.
• Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for students and support the university's commitment to excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience working in a higher education setting.
• Graphic design background or ability to use Illustrator.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized MyBMAC database, assistive technology training, and technical support to students with disabilities, Workability students, and students with limited technological proficiency.
• Support students in accessing approved technology accommodations, including students who are Blind or Visually Impaired, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, or have mobility limitations.
• Oversee BMAC-ATP assistive technology and BMAC equipment, including deployment, maintenance, equipment loans, and inventory.
• Research assistive technology accommodation alternatives, emerging accessibility technologies, software, artificial intelligence applications, and industry best practices; recommend solutions to improve services and access.
• Coordinate and track software licenses, technology inventory, resource utilization, and distribution processes.
• Support students using the TRIO Center and campus computer labs, as well as classroom, online, hybrid, and campus environments.
• Develop and deliver assistive technology, accessibility, accessible content, and template training for students, faculty, staff, student assistants, and campus partners.
• Coordinate the acquisition, production, remediation, conversion, and distribution of accessible instructional materials and alternative formats.
• Support alternative media production, accessible course materials, document remediation, tactile Braille graphics, and electronic text acquisition from publishers and accessibility resource networks.
• Collaborate with BMAC staff and campus partners on accessibility initiatives, accommodation workflows, strategic projects, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to grant-related initiatives, compliance reporting, data tracking, assessment activities, and accessibility metrics.
• Participate in committees, workgroups, outreach, and communications that promote disability inclusion and awareness of BMAC services.
• Assist with student employee hiring, training, mentoring, and supervision, and support departmental programs, events, and projects.
• Communicate with a diverse campus community and follow university policies and procedures, including safety, civility, information security, and nondiscrimination requirements.

Benefits

• Up to 24 vacation days per year, depending on employee group and/or length of service.
• 14 paid holidays.
• 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans may be available to eligible employees.
• CalPERS defined benefit retirement plan and voluntary 403(b), 401(k), and 457 savings options.
• Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
• Employee Assistance Program counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Wellness programs and professional development opportunities.
• Insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level