Digital Accessibility Coordinator

Company Description:

Empire State College was established in 1971 by Dr. Ernest Boyer as a distinctive statewide institution focused on innovative and nontraditional teaching and learning.

The college continues its 51-year commitment experimenting with new, flexible, and individualized modes of learning through such practices as mentoring students throughout their academic studies, creating individualized degree plans, valuing learning gained from life and work experience, building professional and social student support communities and creating flexible modes of delivery to meet students' diverse learning preferences. The college now boast over 92,000 proud and successful alumni and partners with nearly 17,000 students a year who want to expand their personal and professional horizons.

Empire State College is a part of the SUNY System and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.  With headquarters in Saratoga Springs, New York, ESC serves mostly working adults pursuing associate, bachelor's and master's degrees online and onsite at over 30 locations across the state of New York and abroad.

Empire State College is committed to creating a multi-cultural and inclusive academic and work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are pleased to offer our employees a generous compensation and benefits package.

Job Description:

Empire State College's Information Technology Services seeks a Digital Accessibility Coordinator to coordinate the development and implementation of Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (EITA) processes and policies at the college. Under the direction of the Director of Digital Accessibility, Digital Media, and Digital Learning Environments, the incumbent will collaborate with faculty, professionals, and staff at the college on implementing accessibility initiatives, researching and vetting software and accessibility compliance, and assisting with development and implementation of policy and practice related to digital accessibility. This position may supervise limited staff as needed.

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for completing EITA reviews of software, websites, and documents as requested.
• Provide support for development, rollout, ongoing development, and compliance of accessibility training program.
• Prioritize and maintain a documentation for projects and activities in Digital Accessibility.
• Provide consultative services to stakeholders on meeting EITA compliance and make recommendations to the college community on ongoing digital accessibility needs.
• Collaborate with groups across the college to connect users to resources and trainings as needed.
• Monitor website accessibility issues and course accessibility issues in conjunction with other stakeholder groups.
• In conjunction with EITA staff conduct web research on policies, laws and processes related to EITA and 508 compliance.
• Manage ongoing digital accessibility reviews and compliance activities, including coordinating remediation of issues as needed.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in digital accessibility and EIT accessibility for college community.
• Serve as co-chair of the EITA college committee.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree.
• 1-3 years of experience working in education/higher education settings with experience in instructional/educational technology, accessibility, special education.
• Proficiency in a variety of educational technologies, including learning management systems, accessibility checkers, project management tools, other accessibility software and tools used in higher education.
• Strong communication and interaction skills to assess user needs and provide appropriate support.
• Understanding of supporting students and employees with accessibility concerns.
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills.
• Able to organize, categorize, and prioritize workload effectively and efficiently under minimal supervision.
• Able to foster cooperative relationships with a diverse academic community, including instructional designers and faculty. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in education, special education, or instructional technology/design, or related academic field.
• Knowledge of project management, adult learning, instructional design methodology, technology-mediated learning, and ADA sections 504 & 508.
• Understanding of universal design, accessibility and assistive technologies in higher education.

Special Information:

• Some travel may be required
• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position

Additional Information:

Rank/Salary: SL3/$55,000+

Empire State College is an EOE employer.

IF YOU NEED A DISABILITY-RELATED ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL THE ADA COORDINATOR AT (518) 587-2100, ext. 2240. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TITLE II CRIME AWARENESS AND SECURITY ACT, A COPY OF OUR CRIME STATISTICS IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY CALLING (518) 587-2100, ext. 2800. IT CAN ALSO BE VIEWED ON-LINE AT THE SAFETY AND SECURITY WEBSITE AT http://www.esc.edu/safety-security

Application Instructions:

Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.

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• Resume
• Cover letter
• Name and contact information of three references

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