What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES ACCESSIBILTY SPECIALIST position at University of Alabama at Birmingham?
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a highly skilled individual in digital accessibility in course materials to help not only comply with Title II requirements but promote Universal Design for Learning principles throughout the university. Working in the Office of Learning Technologies within the Center for Teaching and Learning, the specialist will lead the office's efforts to assist faculty and academic units with ensuring course materials are fully accessible as well as provide training on best practices.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Bachelor's degree in Education, Computer Science, Disability Services, or a related field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Knowledge of accessibility standards for digital materials and general support services for people with disabilities. Advanced computer skills and familiarity with a range of software tools for creating and remediating digital course materials. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to lead workshops for faculty. Experience with learning management systems. Experience with Canvas a plus.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Primary Location
University
Job Category
Clerical & Administrative
Organization
240003010 Office of Learning Technologies
Employee Status
Regular
Shift
Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)
Remote/Hybrid Eligible
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Functions as the secondary administrator of the Canvas-embedded tool for auditing online courses for accessibility issues.
- Monitors course audits.
- Keeps the Director informed of progress and issues in the effort to assure accessible course material campus wide.
- Assists academic unit leaders in keeping track of compliance rates and issues in their unit.
- Meets with individual faculty to resolve course accessibility issues as needed.
- Keeps current with accessibility laws and standards.
- Assists in maintaining a knowledge base on accessibility tools and methods for creating and remediating accessible course materials
- Works on individual courses and course materials for accessibility remediation as needed.
- Helps lead graduate student assistants in remediating course materials.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree in Education, Computer Science, Disability Services, or a related field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Knowledge of accessibility standards for digital materials and general support services for people with disabilities. Advanced computer skills and familiarity with a range of software tools for creating and remediating digital course materials. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to lead workshops for faculty. Experience with learning management systems. Experience with Canvas a plus.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Primary Location
University
Job Category
Clerical & Administrative
Organization
240003010 Office of Learning Technologies
Employee Status
Regular
Shift
Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)
Remote/Hybrid Eligible