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Job Announcement for Assistive Technology Internship

Job Description

Under direct supervision of the Coordinator for Training, Grants & Contracts for the Center on Disabilities, CSUN, this person will acquire in-depth knowledge on Assistive Technology (technology for persons with disabilities) applications in various environments.  This position will be required to work up to 20 hours per week with a flexible schedule, but in and out of the main office, and with the possibility of some travel opportunities throughout the year.

This position will provide support to the Center's training team on various assignments regarding new and exisiting assistive technology training workshops; implement and conduct possible community-based training workshops on assistive technology; represent the Center at various conferences and workshops; monitor in-house assistive technology and maintain inventory; conduct web-based research to augment existing online curriculum; participate and possibly conduct in-service training; and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Senior undergraduate or graduate level; assistive technology and disabilitity experience is preferred; ability to work independently, in and out of the main office; possess public speaking experience; demonstrate good to excellent written and oral communication skills; possess good organizational skills, willingness to be flexible; demonstrate creative applications of technology interventions; willingness to be a part of a national training team; ability to conduct web research and develop resources as needed.

Contact for more information

The Center on Disabilities, CSUN
Kirk Behnke, M.Ed., ATP
Coordinator of Training, Grants & Contracts
Building 11; Suite 103
(818) 677-2578 voice/tty/msg

Published date:  September 5, 2003