Training Accessibility Coordinator
About The Position
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a part-time Training Accessibility Coordinator for the Learning Centers. Training materials includes various workshop PowerPoints and resources, Peer Leader Orientation PowerPoint and materials, and the Pedagogy of Peer-Led Learning course content located on Canvas, in addition to other digital content. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Updates our Peer Leader Training Program's training materials to enhance accessibility and meet ADA compliance requirements and mandates. Assists the training staff with other duties related to accessibility and our training materials. Provides consultation on new trainings in terms of accessibility, to track and log which materials are updated and when, and to provide reports on accessibility when needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, preferably education or training, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Understanding of accessibility and creating course and workshop content that is accessible, as well as an understanding of ADA Compliance Standards for digital content and student-facing materials.
- Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and computer literacy skills.
Responsibilities
- Updates our Peer Leader Training Program's training materials to enhance accessibility and meet ADA compliance requirements and mandates.
- Assists the training staff with other duties related to accessibility and our training materials.
- Provides consultation on new trainings in terms of accessibility, to track and log which materials are updated and when, and to provide reports on accessibility when needed.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
