Coordinator, Digital Accessibility

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Rootstown Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 4,920 - 52,503; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

Retirement plan with 14% employermatch

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

NEOMED seeks a Coordinator, Digital Accessibility & Universal Design for Learning to coordinate resources and projects ensuring accessible content aligned with WCAG, ADA, and UDL standards. You will partner with faculty and staff to improve learning materials and learning environments across the university.

You will provide LMS support, develop training materials, and help implement accessible course design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required.
• Experience with learning management systems.
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA standards and ADA sections.
• Experience delivering professional development and training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resources and projects for digital accessibility and UDL initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to remediate and implement accessible content.
• Support LMS administration and provide training on accessibility tools.
• Monitor progress toward accessibility compliance goals and report results.

Skills

Learning management systems experience

Accessibility standards knowledge

Professional development & training

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Master’s degree in education or related field

Tools

HTML & CSS familiarity

Microsoft accessibility tools

YuJa Panorama

Job description

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.

Role Overview

In this role, you’ll partner across the university to design, support, and improve accessible course materials and learning environments as part of a collaborative teaching and learning team.

Starting Salary Range

Starting Salary Range: $49,120 - $52,503, commensurate with experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Healthcare Coverage
  Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
  Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
  Short‑and long‑term disability coverage, long‑term care coverage options, and life insurance
• Retirement
  State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future
• Paid Time Off
  Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year
• Additional Benefits
  Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months)
  Educational benefits with partner universities
  Ongoing professional growth through on‑site training and Lean Six Sigma certification
  Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work‑life balance

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. § 1681 et seq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment.