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Job Details
Posting Date
25/Jun/2015 Expiry Date 09/Aug/2015 Job Reference Number: 372-2015-06-25T10:44:57
Computer Technologist
CATEGORY Non Faculty Vacancies
College Departments
Department
Job Purpose

Coordinates and provides supporting technologies and information accessibility for students enabling them of receiving equal opportunities to take part in all activities and programs at the University

Provides direct services for students and takes necessary arrangements with the university community to ensure the provision of students with the facilities they need in order to be self-dependent in all aspects of university life.

Main accountabilities & expectations

Transfer of texts, research articles, lectures, charts, and all that is relevant to curricula into programs and format appropriate to the type of disability (Screen Reader, Braille, voice programs, text programs, etc.)

Training small groups of students to transfer texts into appropriate format using the most recent relevant programs.

Regular maintenance of devices, updating and upgrading support programs and helping students and supervisors in using such devices and programs.

Providing statistical data and information about the period of time required by students and supervisors to complete different tasks using support technologies.

Providing students with the facilities and technical help in order to enable them to take part in the strategic planning and share their ideas throughout the campus.

Looking for the state of the art technologies that support the students with special needs with the aim of obtaining and using such technologies upon coordination with the administration.

Providing consultation and information to faculty members about challenges facing students and the benefits of supporting technologies.

Observing confidentiality and adhering to applicable regulations and bylaws

Safeguarding the Center's assets

Performing any other duties as assigned by the center's director/ the line manager within the scope of their authorities and for the public interest.

Required Skills
Desirable Requirements

  1. Bachelor degree. Master degree is preferred.
  2. Certificates in computer use.
  3. Three years of experience in dealing with support technology
Job Location
Job Criteria
Gender
Qualifications Bachelor's degree/higher diploma
Relevant Experience
Living In UAE Open for all
Nationality