From: VFOAO076@vax.csun.edu (Steve Loving)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Position Opening
Date: 24 Jul 92 02:57:24 GMT
Reply-To: VFOAO076@vax.csun.edu (Steve Loving)

Index Number: 23237

Here is a Management Vacancy Announcement that folks may be
interested in knowing more about.  The application deadline is
August 6, 1992:

     		California State University, Northridge
     Assistant Director for Learning Disabilities and Computer Access
     	     Office of Disabled and Veteran Student Services

The Position:

The Assistant Director reports to the Director of Disabled Student
Services and is responsible for the administration of both the
Learning Disabilities Program and the Computer Access Lab.  The
Assistant Director establishes goals, designs appropriate services
and directs the Learning Disabilities Program consistent with
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.  The incumbent
proposes and implements campus policies regarding learning disabled
students (e.g. testing) in consultation with appropriate campus
departments; conducts in-service training of faculty and staff; and
supervises and consults with professional staff in the
interpretation of complex diagnostic results and the provision
appropriate services.  Within the Computer Access Lab, the
Assistant Director utilizes a knowledge of computer hardware,
software and peripherals to promote the use and developement of new
assistive technologies; designs curricula and carries out training
of students through professional and student staff; and recommends
the purchase of needed equipment.  The Assistant Director assists in
the annual "Technology and Persons with Disabilities" conference;
develops grants and assumes grant management responsibilities;
and conducts seminars in the areas of technology and learning
disabilities.  In conjunction with the appropriate campus
departments, the incumbent develops and implements policy for equal
access to electronic information and equipment by students.
Among other duties, the Assistant Director provides leadership
in the recruitment and retention of a culturally diverse group of students.

Qualifications:

Requires a Master's degree; doctorate preferred.  Three years of
related professional experience involving the delivery of
educational support services to individuals with disabilities,
supplemented by one year of supervision in a related program area.
Thorough knowledge of: the laws and regulations affecting persons
with disabilities; the principles, practices and procedures of
delivering support services to the disabled; and the principles and
practices of effective supervision and personnel management.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in the area of
technology as it relates to persons with disabilities.
Demonstrated ability to successfully develop, write, and manage
grants.  Ability to make oral and written presentations; coordinate
and assist in conferences and workshops; provide training to
students, faculty and staff; and to analyze information and
situations in order to define objectives, identify concerns and
formulate solutions.  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative
working relationships with a wide range of internal and external contacts.

Salary:

Starting salary will normally be within the recruitment range of
$3,713 - 4,535 per month.  Incumbent will work full time, twelve
months per year.

The University:

California State University, Northridge, is one of 20 campuses of
The C alifornia State University system, is located twenty-five
miles northwest of central Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley,
a metropolitan suburb with a multi-ethnic population of over one a
half million people.  The University has a total enrollment of
approximately 30,000 students (21,000 FTES and nearly one-third
ethnic minorities), served by 1,000 full-time and 600 part-time
faculty members.  It consists of eight Schools which offer
baccalaureate degrees in 48 disciplines and master's degrees in 39
fields, as well as many post-baccalaureate credentials in the field
of education.

Effective Date of Appointment:  ASAP

Applications:  Candidates must submit a letter of application and
current resume postmarked no later than August 6, 1992, to:

     		Office of Personnel and Employee Relations (OPER)
     		California State University, Northridge
     		18111 Nordhoff Street, Admin. 515-4
     		Northridge, California 91330

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, TITLE IX, SECTIONS 503 & 504 EMPLOYER

Thank you for helping us "get the word out" regarding this position
vacancy.  Persons interested in applying for this postion should
send materials to the Office of Personnel and Employee Relations.

With Regards,

Steve Loving
Assistant Director
Office of Disabled and Veteran Student Services