Coordinator, Digital Accessibility & Universal Design for Learning

Position Type: Admin/Professional
Department: Institute for Teaching Excellence
Full or Part Time: Full Time
Pay Grade: MN8

Summary

Responsible for coordinating resources and projects and assisting university, college, and departmental stakeholders on academic projects and deliverables in alignment with digital accessibility standards 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), Section 504, Section 508, WCAG guidelines, and other 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 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.

Other Duties

Perform other duties as assigned.

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

Physical Requirements

Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and screen and other office equipment.