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Accessibility & Universal Design for Learning Coordinator

Northeast Ohio Medical University
Rootstown, OH, USA
Aug 14, 2024

Full time Other Academic Administration & Affairs

Job Description

Accessibility & Universal Design for Learning Coordinator

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 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:Institute for Teaching Excellence_Specific_Information
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NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEOMED also affirms its commitment to nondiscrimination in its employment policies and practices. In compliance with Title IX (20 U.S.C Sec. 1681 et seq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment.

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Northeast Ohio Medical University is committed to the health, economy and quality of life in Northeast Ohio through the medicine, pharmacy and health sciences education of students and practitioners at all levels; the development of new knowledge through research in the biomedical, community health and behavioral sciences; and the provision of community service and wellness education throughout the region.

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NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEOMED also affirms its commitment to nondiscrimination in its employment policies and practices. In compliance with Title IX (20 U.S.C Sec. 1681 et seq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment.

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