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Accessibility Specialist - Gies College of Business
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Job Summary
The Accessibility Specialist at Gies College of Business partners with faculty to design and develop in-person, online, and hybrid learning experiences, with a focus on digital accessibility initiatives. They supervise other accessibility staff and collaborate with various units on campus. The Accessibility Specialist ensures that all digital content offered through courses, programs, and MOOCs follows accessibility guidelines, providing guidance and support to faculty and staff, and conducting evaluations, remediation, and training sessions. This position is crucial in promoting access, equity, and inclusion.

Duties & Responsibilities

Development and Remediation of Accessible Materials

Identify and address accessibility barriers across all digital platforms.

Ensure course materials comply with legal mandates in various learning management systems.

Evaluate and provide guidance on remediation efforts for digital content and platforms.

Explore technologies and vendors to improve efficiency in creating and remediating accessible materials.

Advocate for accessibility needs and integrate them into all aspects of Teaching and Learning operations and services.

• Collaborate with Disability Resources & Educational Services to plan and provide accessibility support for students' individual accommodations.

Supervision and Coordination

Supervise, mentor, train, and manage other staff who provide accessibility support.

Assign digital accessibility tasks to other staff.

• Collect data and build reports on development workflows and production according to established priorities, key performance indicators, and metrics set by leadership.

Training

Develop and deliver training and professional development workshops to faculty and staff on accessibility best practices for teaching, course design, and related pedagogical needs.

• Design and publish additional resources related to accessible content creation and delivery for faculty and staff.

Other Duties

Stay up to date with accessibility regulations and standards and provide guidance on compliance to stakeholders across the university.

Participate in other forms of professional development
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Required: Bachelor's degree

Experience: Required:

• Experience working in digital accessibility and with digital accessibility tools
• Ability to train and communicate effectively with faculty and staff on accessibility best practices

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Preferred: Master's degree in a related field; certification in digital accessibility

Experience: Preferred:

• Experience supervising and managing staff
• Experience working in higher education or with course design
• Strong project management skills and experience in data collection and reporting
• Experience with managing and/or utilizing closed captioning tools and providers for live as well as post-production content
• Fluency and experience with the use of a variety of assistive technologies and accessibility testing and remediation tools

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required: A successful candidate should have:

• English fluency

• Knowledge of accessibility guidelines and standards (e.g., ADA, WCAG, Section 504 and 508, IITAA) Familiarity with current and emerging accessibility technologies and vendors

Preferred:

• A mindset of flexibility and adaptability to change as the needs of the position change
• Proficiency in MS Office and collaborative tools such as MS Teams and Zoom
• Knowledge of LMS platforms including Canvas and Courser

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 6/9/2023. Salary is commensurate with experience.

The work location for this position may be flexible. Highly qualified candidates may be eligible to work full-time remotely within the US, on-premise at our offices in Champaign, Illinois, or a combination.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on June 9, 2023. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact lsrice@illinois.edu . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

For full consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1017432
Job Category: Education & Student Services
Apply at: https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4206837&targetURL=.

Requisition ID: 1017432
Job Category: Education & Student Services
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu


To apply, visit https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/5256?c=illinois







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