Assistant Director, Digital Accessibility

Job Title:

Assistant Director Digital Accessibility

Kent Campus - Kent OH

Salary:

$46977 - $54316

Basic Function:

Lead collaborative efforts with university departments and committees to ensure digital accessibility and institutional compliance of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and applicable regulations. Reports to Director Digital and Student Accessibility Services.

Additional Basic Function if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include but not be limited to the following:

Provide leadership of institutional efforts to ensure ongoing compliance with relevant state and federal legislation and regulations as it pertains to digital accessibility including websites instructional materials software platforms and all university digital platforms.

Coordinate regular meetings of digital accessibility stakeholders to ensure consistent communication.

Assist with creation and maintenance of policies and procedures for digital accessibility compliance.

Conduct regular audits and assessments of university digital content to identify accessibility barriers and recommend remediation strategies.

Provide training and consultation to relevant stakeholders on accessible design principles and digital accessibility tools.

Oversee the integration of assistive technologies and accessible formats for students with disabilities in digital learning the university on statewide accessibility committees and consortiums.

Represent the department and division on university wide committees.

Supervise unclassified staff.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in computer science information systems or relevant field. Three years experience in information technology services assistive technology or digital accessibility.

License/Certification:

None.

Knowledge Of:

Section 508 and WCAG 2.0/2.1 Level AA compliance and implementation

Evaluating and remediating digital content for accessibility (websites PDFs Word PowerPoint multimedia)

Personal computer applications

Skill In:

Written verbal and interpersonal communication

Critical thinking and problem solving

Conducting digital accessibility audits and documenting compliance findings

Collaborating with various constituencies and stakeholders to ensure digital accessibility solutions

Ability To:

Provide direction and leadership to others

Train faculty staff and stakeholders on digital accessibility best practices and inclusive design

Work with diverse constituents

Preferred Qualifications if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge skills abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None.

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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