Accessible Technology Specialist

Bard Early Colleges; City of Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 62,500 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

TIAA retirement plans

Generous vacation and sick time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks an Accessible Technology Specialist to enhance accessibility efforts. This role involves managing document remediation, training faculty and students on assistive technologies, and advising on web accessibility standards. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree and at least two years of experience in digital accessibility. The position fosters a commitment to diversity in a fast-paced setting, offering an annual salary between $62,500 and $65,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in digital accessibility with remediation.
• Experience with assistive technology across multiple platforms.
• Commitment to working with a diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Manage in-house document remediation and alternate format process.
• Train faculty, staff, and students on Assistive Technology.
• Advise on web accessibility requirements.

Skills

Digital accessibility

Assistive technology

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

Symplicity Accommodate

Brightspace

Job description

Bard College

Accessible Technology Specialist

Apply Here: https://apply.interfolio.com/181523

The Accessible Technology Specialist will lead the College community in accessible course materials, assistive technology, and web accessibility. The Accessible Technology Specialist must be a self-starter who is able to work in a fast-paced office that is student-centered. This position offers the candidate the opportunity to further accessibility efforts for members of liberal arts campus.

Under the Director of Disability Access Services (DAS), the Accessible Technology Specialist will oversee and update a centralized system for in-house document remediation and alternate format conversations, provide training, support, and technical assistance to faculty, work closely with the Library and Educational Technology Services to create processes for accessible materials, advise campus partners on web accessibility guidelines, research and acquire assistive technology for DAS, provide training to eligible students on assistive technology, and conduct 1:1 meetings with students. They will provide support and consultations with stakeholders regarding web accessibility.

This position requires familiarity and concrete understanding of accessible formatted materials, assistive technology, and web accessibility. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the ADAAA, Section 504, and Title III requirements and WCAG. The successful candidate will be forward thinking and continuously evaluate new technologies to improve accessibility.

This is a full time, 12 month per year position. The successful candidate will excel at working in a community that is broadly diverse with regards to disability, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, gender identity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.

About Bard: Bard College’s main campus is in Annadale-on-Hudson, N.Y. with 1,900 undergraduate students and additional graduate students. The 1,000 acre campus sits along the Hudson River and offers the Fischer Performing Arts center and the Hessel Museum of Art. The Bard Network also includes several Bard High School Early Colleges across the U.S., as well as international campuses and partners. Bard College is a private institution working in the public interest. Bard faculty and staff lead their students by example, building on the existing network of boundary-breaking programs focused on rethinking who can and should have access to a liberal arts education.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage in-house document remediation and alternate format process
• Hire, supervise, and train student workers in document remediation
• Provide individual assessment of student need for Assistive Technology
• Collaborate with director to collect feedback and carry out assessments to provide data-driven insights of assistive technology use
• Train faculty, staff, and students in use of Assistive Technology and creation of accessible materials
• Develop accessible templates for use by faculty and staff
• Advise campus stakeholders in web accessibility requirements reflecting obligations under Title III of The ADA and best practices such as WCAG 2.1
• Maintain current knowledge of and adhere to applicable laws, policies, and procedures (e.g. Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and FERPA).
• Maintain departmental database software (Symplicity Accommodate)
• Review student documentation and meet with students through the interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations as needed
• Work closely with Library and Educational Technology Services
• Assist with disability awareness campaigns and departmental activities
• Build relationships with faculty, staff, and students
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Bachelor Degree
• Minimum two years of experience in the field of digital accessibility with remediation, and documentation creation.
• Experience working with LMS and integrated tools (Brightspace knowledge a plus)
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Expertise related directly to accessibility standards and guidelines (ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation ACT, and WCAG 2.1).
• Experience with assistive technology including multiple hardware and software platforms (e.g. Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android)
• Strong time management, organizational, and program management skills required
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, collaborate with others, and work under pressure
• Commitment to working with a diverse community of students.

Desired Skills:

• Master’s Degree in Educational Technology, Assistive Technology, Instructional Design, or related field preferred
• Experience working with Symplicity Accommodate software
• Experience supervising student or professional staff
• Experience working in higher education environment
• A record of developing strategic partnerships/collaboration across functional work areas related to the field.
• Experience reviewing VPATS and HECVAT for online software and mobile applications

To Apply:

Please provide a cover letter, resume and the contact information for three professional references and apply through Interfolio by following this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/181523

Compensation range:

$62,500 - $65,000

Benefits Overview

We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package which includes; multiple health insurance options;TIAA retirement plans; generous vacation, sick, and personal time; and more. To learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at Bard College, please visit https://www.bard.edu/humanresources/benefits/.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bard is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.

Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.

AA/EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Us

Bard College Office of Human Resources

Mailing Address: PO Box 5000, (Street Address: 30 Campus Road)
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000
Phone: [phone] or Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

We are open Monday through Friday, 9am - 5pm