Coordinator, Digital Accessibility & Universal Design for Learning

Principal Functional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop, support, and implement procedures and systems to facilitate digital accessibility, compliance, and UDL best practices.
• Work with faculty, staff, and college curriculum teams to evaluate, remediate, and implement accessible educational content while applying UDL principles to enhance learner engagement and flexibility.
• Contribute to, consult, and manage concurrent academic projects using UDL and accessibility evidence-based best practices in alignment with state and federal regulations.
• Assist in monitoring and reporting institutional progress toward accessibility compliance goals and deadlines.

Technical Support and Training

• Provide support to troubleshoot digital accessibility-related issues in systems (i.e., Learning Management System (LMS)) under the Institute for Teaching Excellence (ITE).
• Assist LMS administrator and LMS Specialist with co-system administration to provide support, troubleshoot technical issues, and establish best practices for LMS (Canvas) integration and LTI integrated tools (Lucid, SCORM packages, Open Badges, etc.).
• Create and deliver programming and training through the ITE connected to position responsibilities including but not limited to the development, design, curation, and delivery of session/workshop materials.

University Collaboration and Relations

• Collaborate and serve as liaison to university stakeholders in efforts to improve digital accessibility and UDL practices in teaching and learning.
• Partner with faculty and staff to create digital accessibility guidelines, style guides, and workflows that integrate UDL principles and align with university policy and WCAG standards.
• Maintain and update online ITE presence (website, intranet, LMS) with appropriate external and internal resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Experience with learning management systems.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA standards, ADA Section 508) and UDL best practices.
• Prior experience delivering professional development and training sessions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or related field.
• Experience with evaluating and remediating course content for accessibility compliance.
• Familiarity with assistive technologies and accessibility testing tools (Microsoft accessibility tools, YuJa Panorama, etc.).
• Prior experience working with teaching and learning center programs on UDL and accessibility best practices.
• Familiarity with HTML and CSS for web design, web accessibility, e-authoring technologies, and media accessibility in higher education.