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Job Description
Job Profile Summary:
The Manager of Accessibility will lead and develop a team within WGUs Academic Programs department. The individual will ensure accessibility standards and processes are applied to the design and development of programs and courses. The individual will ensure that all students have an exceptional student experience regardless of ability level. The manager will effectively influence change in a highly matrixed organization while ensuring timelines and objectives of departmental strategies and initiatives are met in a timely manner.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
1. Develops and enforces standards for evaluating media content in courses for issues related to accessibility in support of projected Academic Programs growth
2. Ensures majority of courses meet WGU accessibility standards and provides plan for migrating remaining courses to WGU accessibility standards
3. Consults with cross-functional teams regarding accessibility concerns fostering the development and implementation of more inclusive digital learning solutions
4. Advocates for inclusivity UDL and accessibility across WGU curriculum and assessment to promote success for all students
5. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current regulations and requirements for institutions states and federal entities best practices in UDL and accessibility including WCAG ADA Sections 504 and 508 etc.
6. Conducts up-to-date accessibility/UDL related workshops trainings webinars other professional development opportunities
7. Identifies process improvements that will result in the best potential outcomes for all stakeholders
8. Researches business strategies and recommends best practices and changes in technology related to the performance of accessibility in Academic Programs initiatives
9. Collaborates with internal teams for compliance and training to ensure best practices in design and development
10. Maintains open communication lines with cross-functional teams so that appropriate decisions can be made towards the creation of quality and inclusive digital solutions or alternatives for all learners in a timely manner
11. Ensures overall quality consistency and functionality of all work by team members to ensure a high level of performance and engagement of all team members
12. Provides measurable feedback to direct reports and suggestions for improved performance
13. Holds direct reports accountable to performance metrics
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Disclaimer: This Job Description has been designed to indicate the general nature essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It does not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications that are required of the employee to do this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This Job Description does not constitute a contract of employment and the University may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.
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Position & Application Details
Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical dental vision telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual 11 paid holidays and other paid leaves including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
Additional Information
Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not all-inclusive.
Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
Required Experience:
Manager
Full-Time