Purchase College Suny - Harrison, NY
posted about 1 month ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - Harrison, NY
About the position
The Coordinator of Digital Accessibility & Online Teaching is responsible for ensuring that digital teaching materials and related learning experiences meet accessibility standards and regulations. This role involves supporting the development, analysis, documentation, and remediation of digital teaching resources, as well as training faculty and staff on accessibility best practices. The coordinator will work closely with various stakeholders to promote and implement digital accessibility across the college.
Responsibilities
- Assess and report on the accessibility status of digital learning materials and technology-enabled learning experiences.
- Utilize the POUR principles of web accessibility to produce or assist in the development of ADA-compliant digital learning materials.
- Develop and perform technical remediation plans for improving the accessibility of digital learning resources.
- Recommend disability-related digital accommodations or technology-driven solutions for teaching faculty.
- Assist the Director of Digital Accessibility with review and revision of workflows and benchmarks.
- Review online teaching materials to ensure faculty are utilizing best practices for accessible digital content.
- Develop training materials and conduct workshops on accessibility guidelines.
- Document, assess, and report data and metrics for all projects and workshops monthly.
- Utilize and test AI tools and software programs in support of digital accessibility.
- Promote OER resources to teaching faculty.
- Become proficient in the use of the Brightspace LMS.
- Edit and create content that meets current accessibility standards for Library communication channels.
- Represent accessibility best interests on related campus committees/events.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in education, information management, computer science, instructional design, or related field.
- Experience in web accessibility and instructional design using digital accessibility best practices.
- Experience producing or assessing digital instructional materials that adhere to accessibility standards.
- Experience with accessibility evaluation tools such as Chrome accessibility developer tools and a11y.
- Experience teaching or training users on effective uses of technologies.
- Experience with assistive technologies and various accessibility tools.
- Excellent project management and interpersonal communication skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Advanced degree or certification in technology or education.
- CPACC, WAS or other web accessibility certification(s).
- User Experience testing skills to evaluate accessibility and user-friendliness.
- Website content editing skills or familiarity with content management systems.
- Experience in higher education.
- Demonstrated experience in training and public speaking.
- Knowledge of accessible web development, including HTML and CSS.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Loan forgiveness
