Technology Accessibility Coordinator

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title
Senior Staff Assistant

Campus Title
Technology Accessibility Coordinator

School/Division
Student Affairs, Division of

Department
Disability Resources Office

Staff Sub-Type
Staff & Administration

Salary Level
SL3

Salary Range
11 Month Position: $50,500-$57,000 (Depending on Experience)

Salary Determination

Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position’s major responsibilities, the applicant’s background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university’s strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.

Position Effort
Full-Time

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Is this a temporary position?
No

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Position Summary

The Technology Accessibility Coordinator coordinates the Disability Resource Office’s efforts with technology accessibility. The coordinator will train individual students on access technologies and serve as a resource to faculty and staff in technology accessibility. The coordinator will also manage and support various accessibility programs in the office, including Test Accessibility Services. This position is an 11-month position.

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.

• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.

• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.

• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.

• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings

Major Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of students with disabilities and train and support them on appropriate access technology in one-on-one meetings, workshops, presentations, and through digital training materials on the office’s website
• Manage an access technology loaning library, which includes ensuring it is well-maintained, up-to-date, and loans are tracked and returned
• Produce, collect, and distribute accessible textbooks to students with print disabilities, which includes collaborating with graduate assistants who assist with the conversion process
• Coordinate peer note-taking accommodations to ensure students have timely access to accurate and accessible notes
• Support graduate assistants who are responsible for Test Accessibility Services by troubleshooting problems that arise during test administration and, when graduate assistants are unavailable, administer the exams and communicate with students and faculty about exams
• Initiate outreach and collaborate and consult with faculty and various offices across the university to improve the accessibility of electronic information technology and instructional technology, which includes serving on relevant committees
• Collaborate with Information Resources, Campus Technology Services, the Faculty Development Office, the Center for Teaching and Learning, Memorial Library, the Marketing Office, and Design Help to provide training for faculty and staff through workshops, one-on-one sessions, and digital materials
• Maintain accurate records and conduct on-going assessments to determine the effectiveness of trainings and technology
• Make recommendations for continual improvement of programs
• Represent the Disability Resources Office at appropriate events, which may require occasional evening/weekend work
• Develop and demonstrate an understanding of equity and inclusion while contributing to SUNY Cortland’s culture of caring for all in our diverse community
• Engage in professional development to keep current on trends in access technology, accessible electronic information technology, and instructional technology, including new challenges, solutions, and compliance requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Demonstrate excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively to diverse groups and individuals at all levels of the organization
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a team
• Skilled with technology used in higher education, including access technology
• Ability to quickly learn new technological systems, software, and hardware and convey knowledge in a clear and understandable manner to non-technical users both verbally and in writing

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

• Reports to the Assistant Director of Disability Resources
• Works closely with graduate assistants who administer test accommodations in Test Accessibility Services
• Consults with a second Assistant Director, the Learning Strategist, and the Director of Disability Resources on student technology needs
• Works in consultation with Information Resources, Campus Technology Services, the Faculty Development Office, the Center for Teaching and Learning, Memorial Library, the Marketing Office, and Design Help on electronic information technology accessibility

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of one year experience working in higher education

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to education or disability
• Two years of experience in higher education with instructional technology and/or accessibility
• Experience with training users on technology
• Experience working with people with disabilities
• Experience working with a diverse population
• Experience with access technology, accessible electronic information technology, and universal design
• Experience applying disability laws in higher education

About the University

EEO Statement

The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/ EEO / ADA ) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.

Job Close Date

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S23229

Review Start Date
11/05/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/9304

Special Instructions

Special Instructions to Applicant

Special Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
   • Yes
   • No
2. Are you currently employed by SUNY Cortland? If so, please indicate what type of employee.
   • UUP Professional
   • UUP Faculty
   • Management Confidential
   • Research Foundation
   • Represented by CSEA, PBANYS or PEF
   • Full Time Lecturer

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents