Pay Range: USD $58,310.00 - USD $99,120.00 /Yr. Overview:
The Office of Accessibility is seeking a Digital Technology Coordinator to support technology-based accommodations for students and assist faculty and academic units in ensuring that course materials meet digital accessibility requirements through audits, remediation, and testing.
Special Instructions
Candidates are required to upload a resume and cover letter with their application. Please combine them into one document and upload under the “Resume Upload” section.
Responsibilities:
- Leads the Office of Accessibility communication with faculty and campus partners about digital accessibility. Advises faculty about students with technology-based accommodation needs.
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Uses AIM and third-party vendors to manage assistive technology, captioning, and other technology-based accommodation requests for students registered with the Office of Accessibility.
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Consults with faculty to remediate existing course content, which may include providing accommodations for individuals with mobility, hearing, visual, and/or learning impairments.
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Maintains knowledge of best practices in instructional technology and provide training and information on instructional technology methods and trends for the Office of Accessibility staff and campus partners.
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Keeps the Office of Accessibility Director informed of progress toward digital accessibility compliance and report issues and concerns to ensure accessible course material campus wide.
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Trains and leads graduate assistants, interns, and/or practicum students in remediating course materials.
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Maintains the Office of Accessibility website.
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree - Rehabilitation/Disability, Computer Science, Informaton Systems, or Related fields no specific discipline, and 6 years of experience in developing, installing, and/or supporting the use of instructional technologies.
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EDUCATION: Yes, When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2) years relevant experience per year of required education.
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Possesses and applies an advanced knowledge of instructional technology to the planning and completion of projects of major complexity.
Why Work at Auburn:
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
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Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
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We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
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Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
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A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
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Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
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