Digital Accessibility Coordinator

Northeast Ohio Medical University; Rootstown Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment (up to two rem

Educational benefits with partner unis

On-site training and Lean Six Sigma

Employee wellness initiatives

Job summary

NEOMED is seeking a Digital Accessibility Coordinator to help design, support, and improve accessible course materials and learning environments. You will collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure alignment with WCAG, ADA, and Section 504/508 requirements.

In this role, you will coordinate projects, provide training on accessibility best practices, and support LMS platforms while partnering across colleges to advance inclusive learning for all students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, digital communications, or related field
• Demonstrate ability to create digitally accessible and compliant academic content by applying accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA standards, ADA Section 508)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Prior experience delivering technical training sessions and materials to professional audiences
• Experience supporting LMS digital accessibility platforms, assistive technologies, and tools

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop, support, and implement procedures and systems to facilitate digital accessibility compliance and best practices
• Evaluate, remediate, and implement accessible educational content while applying universal design for learning principles
• Assist in monitoring and reporting institutional progress toward accessibility compliance goals and deadlines

Skills

Digital accessibility

MS Office

LMS training

Technical training

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or digital communications

Job description

Digital Accessibility Coordinator

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

Department Specific Information

Join Northeast OhioMedical University's (NEOMED) Institute for TeachingExcellence NEOMED is a mission-driven medicaluniversity focused on educating future healthcare professionals andimproving the health of our region. We're seeking a DigitalAccessibility Coordinator who is excited to collaboratewith faculty and staff to make teaching and learning moreaccessible, flexible, and engaging for all learners.

In this role, you'll partner across the university to design,support, and improve accessible course materials and learningenvironments as part of a collaborative teaching and learningteam.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Purpose-Driven Work: Support accessible,inclusive academic programs grounded in UDL best practices.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside faculty,staff, and academic leaders committed to continuousimprovement.
• Room to Grow: Build your expertise throughprofessional development and hands-on work with emerging tools andtechnologies.
• Flexibility & Balance: Enjoy a hybrid workenvironment with up to two remote days per week after sixmonths.

If you're passionate about accessibility, learner-centered design,and making a tangible difference in higher education, we'd love tohave you join our team.

At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborativeand team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling ourmission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued,and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, weseek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrivein a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose valuesalign with this collaborative approach to apply.

Starting Salary Range

$49,120 – $52,503,commensurate with experience.

Benefits & Perks

NEOMED is committed tosupporting your health, well-being, and long-term success—both atwork and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed tohelp you thrive.

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 coverageoptions, and Life insurance

Retirement

• State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you planfor the future

Paid Time Off

• Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidayseach year

Additional Benefits

• Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after sixmonths) (Policy#3349-7-151)
• Educational benefits with our partner universities(Policy#3349-07-45)
• Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-sitetraining and Lean Six Sigma certification
• Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthywork-life balance

Summary

Responsible for collaborating and working withfaculty and staff on making academic courses accessible and incompliance with current web content accessibility guidelines(WCAG), in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA), Section 504, Section 508, and other state and federalregulations. Coordinates Institute for Teaching Excellence (ITE)resources and projects and assists university, college, anddepartmental stakeholders on academic projects and deliverables.Provides technical support and assistance in administration andmanagement of systems under the purview of the ITE.

Principal Functional Responsibilities: ProjectCoordination, Management, and Implementation: Collaboratewith stakeholders to develop, support, and implement procedures andsystems to facilitate digital accessibility compliance and bestpractices. Work with faculty, staff, and college curriculum teamsto evaluate, remediate, and implement accessible educationalcontent while applying universal design for learning principles toenhance learner engagement and flexibility. Contribute to, consult,and manage concurrent academic projects using accessibility bestpractices in alignment with state and federal regulations. Assistin monitoring and reporting institutional progress towardaccessibility compliance goals and deadlines. TechnicalSupport and Training: Provide support to troubleshootdigital accessibility-related issues in systems (i.e., LearningManagement System (LMS), LMS digital accessibility platform,learning tools interoperability (LTI), Microsoft applications)under the ITE. Occasionally support LMS administration team withtroubleshooting and establishing best practices for LTI tools.Create and delivery programming and training through the ITEconnected to position responsibilities including but not limited tothe development, design, curation, and delivery of session/workshopmaterials. Requires exceptional interpersonal and communicationskills to translate complex technical compliance standards intoclear and actionable guidance for academic stakeholders.University Collaboration and Relations:Collaborate and serve as liaison to university stakeholders inefforts to improve digital accessibility practices in teaching andlearning. Partner with faculty and staff to create digitalaccessibility guidelines, style guides, and workflows that alignwith university policy and WCAG standards. Maintain and updateonline ITE presence (website, intranet, LMS) with appropriateexternal and internal resources.Other Duties: Perform other duties asassigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, digital communications, orrelated field
• Demonstrate ability to create digitally accessible andcompliant academic content by applying accessibility standards(WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA standards, ADA Section 508)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Prior experience delivering technical training sessions andmaterials to professional audiences
• Experience supporting LMS digital accessibility platforms,assistive technologies, and tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or related field
• Experience with monitoring and reporting institutional data foraccessibility compliance in higher education setting
• Experience delivering faculty professional development sessionsin a higher education environment
• Served as administrator or co-administrator for digitalaccessibility platform, LTI tool, or other application

Physical Requirements

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

NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunitiesto qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of age,color, disability, gender identity or expression, geneticinformation, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexualorientation, transgender status, status as a parent duringpregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a aparent of a young child, status as a foster parent, veteran statusor any other category protected by applicable state or federal law.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEOMED also affirms itscommitment to nondiscrimination in its employment policies andpractices. In compliance with Title IX (20 U.S.C Sec. 1681 etseq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexualharassment.