Accessibility & Universal Design for Learning Coordinator

Northeast Ohio Medical University

Northeast Ohio Medical University

Design
Posted on Sep 7, 2024

Accessibility & Universal Design for Learning Coordinator

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Position Information
Position Title Accessibility & Universal Design for Learning Coordinator
Position Type Admin/Professional
Department Institute for Teaching Excellence
Full or Part Time Full Time
Pay Grade MN8
Position Summary Information
Summary
Responsible for coordinating resources and projects and assisting university, college, and departmental stakeholders on academic projects and deliverables in alignment with accessibility and universal design for learning (UDL) best practices. Collaborates and works with faculty and staff on making academic courses accessible and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state, and federal regulations. Provides technical support and assistance in administration and management of systems under the purview of the Institute for Teaching Excellence.
Principal Functional Responsibilities
Project Coordination, Management, and Implementation: Collaborate with stakeholders to develop, support, and implement procedures and systems to facilitate accessibility, compliance, and UDL best practices. Work with faculty, staff, and college curriculum teams to design, produce, and implement accessible educational content in academic courses. Contribute to and consult on academic projects using UDL and accessibility evidence-based best practices in alignment with state and federal regulations.
Technical Support and Training: Provide support to troubleshoot common technical issues associated with systems (i.e., Learning Management System (LMS)) under the Institute for Teaching Excellence (ITE). Assist LMS administrator 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 accessibility and UDL practices in teaching and learning. Partner with faculty and staff to create procedures/style guides to follow university policy for systems under the ITE. 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 UDL and accessibility 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
  • 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 in higher education
Physical Requirements
Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and screen and other office equipment.

Department Specific Information
Starting Salary Range: $46,300 – $54,788, commensurate with experience
Posting Detail Information
NEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines
In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience.
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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Describe your experience with learning management systems.

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Briefly detail your knowledge of universal design for learning and accessibility best practices.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Are you proficient in Microsoft Office?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. Reference Letter