Digital Accessibility Lead for Inclusive Learning

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking a Digital Technology Coordinator within the Office of Accessibility to support technology-based accommodations for students and assist faculty and academic units in ensuring course materials meet digital accessibility requirements through audits, remediation, and testing.

The role involves leading communications with faculty, coordinating assistive technology and captioning services, and training staff to implement accessible instructional technology campus-wide.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree with 6 years of experience in developing, installing, and/or supporting instructional technologies.

Responsibilities

• Leads communication with faculty and campus partners about digital accessibility.
• Uses AIM and third-party vendors to manage assistive tech, captioning, and other accommodation requests.
• Consults with faculty to remediate course content and provide accommodations for mobility, hearing, visual, and learning impairments.
• Maintains knowledge of best practices in instructional technology and trains staff and partners.
• Keeps the Director informed of progress toward accessibility compliance and reports issues campus-wide.
• Trains and leads graduate assistants, interns, and practicum students in remediation of course materials.
• Maintains the Office of Accessibility website.

Education

Master's degree in Rehabilitation/Disability, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Related fields

Job description

Auburn University is seeking a Digital Technology Coordinator within the Office of Accessibility to support technology-based accommodations for students and assist faculty and academic units in ensuring course materials meet digital accessibility requirements through audits, remediation, and testing.

The role involves leading communications with faculty, coordinating assistive technology and captioning services, and training staff to implement accessible instructional technology campus-wide.