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Position Information

Job TitleCoord Training AccessibilityPosition Number339600Requisition NumberB07017Position TypeAdministrativeClass Code9836Time-limited throughType of AppointmentFull-TimeFaculty Position Sub-TypeLength of AppointmentInternal Recruitment?NoWorking Hours8:00am - 5:00pmDepartmentCenter for Instruction & Research Technology (CIRT)OrganizationAcademic Affairs - ORGDivisionAcademic Affairs - DIVCollegeApproved Hiring Salary Range$42,500 to negotiablePay BasisAnnuallyEOD

In 2018, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the 80 HEED institutions and was also recognized as a 2018 Diversity Champion.

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who complains of discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of University Regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

Faculty Initiatives

The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.

General Description / Primary Purpose

The Coordinator of Training for Accessibility develops and maintains support for conformance with accessibility standards for digital course material and maintains currency in Section 508 and other accessibility standards.

Essential Duties

Job Function

Provides training and support to designers, developers, and faculty that support/create/edit content for academic programs/courses.

Percentage Of Time Essential Duties

Job Function

Completes accessibility compliance testing and regularly reports results to campus stakeholders.

Percentage Of Time Essential Duties

Job Function

Provides support and guidance to instructors in the remediation of documents for courses in the LMS.

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Marginal Functions

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Required Qualifications

A Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a directly related area of specialization; or a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and two years of experience directly related to the job functions.

Faculty Position Required QualificationsDepartmental Requirements

Preference given to those who meet the required qualifications and also possess the following:
- Working knowledge of Learning Management Systems and common integrations.
- Operational knowledge of assistive technologies used for web browsing.
- Knowledge and experience in online teaching technologies and implementing WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) website accessibility standards.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Experience in user support, training development and delivery, and project management.

Statement(s) of Understanding Definition

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Required Licensure or CertificationMachines/Equipment used regularlyAnticipated Start Date11/04/2019Job Posting Date09/20/2019Application Review Date10/01/2019Application DeadlineOpen Until FilledYesPoint of Contact InformationMichael Morris (904) 620-5391Hiring OfficialDaniel MainwaringLocation if not JacksonvilleSpecial Instructions

Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Please include three professional references as part of the application, and upload a cover letter and resume as your supplemental documents.

Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Michael Morris at (904) 620-5391 or at m.d.morris@unf.edu.

Quicklinkhttp://www.unfjobs.org/postings/12010Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

Optional Documents