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University IT Accessibility Coordinator

Employer
NC State University
Location
Raleigh, NC

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Job Details

Posting Number:

PG190924EP

Internal Recruitment :

No

Working Title:

University IT Accessibility Coordinator

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$80,000 - $95,000, commensurate with experience

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department :

Office of Information Technology - Outreach, Communications & Consulting

About the Department:

The University IT Accessibility Coordinator oversees university-wide efforts to provide an IT environment that is accessible to all members of the community. The position proactively and systemically addresses overall accessibility of campus IT systems and infrastructure to improve the usability and interoperability of university IT resources and instruction delivery mechanisms for people with disabilities. This is accomplished through evaluation and testing of software, systems, websites and other digital tools, then working with the developer, creator, or vendor to address shortcomings in meeting accessibility standards, as well as through providing training to developers and campus content creators on how to develop accessible resources. This position works with numerous campus units and individuals and leads the IT Accessibility Advisory Working Group, made up of representatives from throughout the university.

Essential Job Duties:

Oversight of Accessible IT Environment

  • Evaluates the state of university IT services and tools and focuses accessibility efforts on areas of greatest need and highest risk to the university.
  • Works with developers and content creators to find ways to create applications, services and content that is accessible and remediates that which is not.
  • Evaluates IT purchases for accessibility compliance, based on a risk matrix, as part of the IT Procurement process. Works closely with the dozens of purchasers and vendors during the evaluation and testing process.
  • Assists digital resource developers or campus resource users in creating Equally Effective Alternative Access Plans when an application or service can not be made accessible but still must be used.
  • Oversees captioning grant and encourages its timely use.
  • Leads the IT Accessibility Working Group with goal setting for the next round of progress based on coordinated needs assessment.

Training and Community Engagement

  • Provides online resources and training (via classroom, online, and one-on-one) for content creators and software developers for making digital tools and content accessible.
  • Works with and through Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA), campus web and app developers, Office of Faculty Development, campus communicators, Disability Resource Office, Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity, etc. to consult with and raise awareness of need for fully accessible digital tools and content.
  • Manages and administers accessible testing tools and resources used by campus developers and content creators.

Research & Development

  • Keeps abreast of technology developments, issues and changes surrounding IT accessibility through active engagement within the IT accessibility community and through other available resources.
  • Incorporates learning and best practices into development and content creation guidelines and procedures within the NC State environment.
  • Regularly evaluates the campus ICT Accessibility regulation to make sure it is in line with state and federal ADA regulations and guidelines such as WCAG 2.0.
  • Explores innovative campus accessibility initiatives such as improving digital campus wayfinding / online mapping for those with disabilities.
  • Performs analytics web work to prioritize accessible content.

Other Responsibilities:

Assist with the functions of the Outreach, Communications and Consulting unit as appropriate.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Mid- to late- career with Masters degree and 2-4 yrs experience or Bachelors degree and 3-5 yrs experience.

Other Required Qualifications:

Extensive experience with and understanding of Universal Design principles and accessibility issues related to emerging web technologies, multimedia and learning environments

Project management skills

Strong customer service skills

Knowledge of existing and emerging assistive technology hardware and software

Knowledge of disability law (as applies to higher education), state and national disability resources

Written and Oral Communication skills with the ability to create documentation, develop and deliver training to users with a wide range of technical abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

Prefer DHS Trusted Tester V5 training or similar certification programs

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required:

No

Commercial Driver's License required:

No

Job Open Date:

05/03/2021

Anticipated Close Date:

Open Until Filled

Position Number:

00101762

Position Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):

1.0

Appointment:

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?:

No

Department ID:

514001 - Outreach, Comm & Consulting

AA/EOE:

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Organization

NC State: Think and Do

NC State was founded with a purpose: to create economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina and the country. We began as a land-grant institution teaching the agricultural and mechanical arts. Today, we're a pre-eminent research enterprise with 12 colleges excelling in all major academic fields.

NC State studentsOur 34,000 high-performing students take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in the real world by conducting research, working in internships and co-ops, and performing acts of world-changing service. That experiential education ensures that they leave here ready to lead the workforce. NC State's 13:1 student-faculty ratio is one of the reasons why we're the best college for your money in North Carolina (Money) and the No. 5 best value among public universities nationally (U.S. News & World Report).

Overcoming Challenges, Improving Lives

NC State is one of only two universities in the nation leading two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers — one developing wearable, self-powered health monitors, and the other researching smart-grid technology. We’re also leading interdisciplinary efforts to curb nuclear proliferation, help farmers confront climate change and build a new American manufacturing sector.

Our research doesn't just get published in a journal or sit on a shelf; it makes an impact. NC State is No. 6 nationwide in commercialization agreements based on university research, and we're No. 2 among universities without a medical school. Our Cooperative Extension Service provides research-based information to citizens in all 100 North Carolina counties. In addition, our industrial extension unit — Industry Expansion Solutions — has created an economic benefit for the state's manufacturers averaging $149 million per year since 2005.

Bright Minds Creating a Bold Future

NC State’s 9,000 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow’s challenges. NC State students won two Goldwater scholarships, five Fulbright scholarships, one Churchill scholarship and a record-breaking 25 National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships in the 2016-2017 academic year. In addition, 25 faculty are members of the National Academies.

NC State bldg in darkOur Centennial Campus, an award-winning public-private research campus, is home to more than 70 partner organizations working alongside more than 70 NC State research and academic units. Centennial is also the location of the innovative Hunt Library, which Time magazine has dubbed “the library of the future.”

In Raleigh and Around the World

It all happens in one of the best cities in America. A top spot for job-seekers and tech professionals, Raleigh is nationally recognized as a leading urban center:

NC State building oldWith Durham and Chapel Hill, Raleigh anchors the Research Triangle, a national hotspot for high-tech enterprise. The top companies in the region — including IBM, Cisco Systems, SAS Institute, Biogen Idec and GlaxoSmithKline — are among the country’s best employers. They also lead the way in hiring new NC State graduates.

More than 130 years after its creation, NC State continues to make its founding purpose a reality. Every day, our career-ready graduates and world-leading faculty make the fruits of learning and discovery available to people across the state, throughout the nation and around the world.

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