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- Perform accessibility testing on software, apps and websites by analyzing and identifying accessibility concerns.
- Design and implement an effective and sustainable program for improving the accessibility of academic resources, with a particular focus on technology accessibility, document accessibility (including use of Anthology Ally), and media accessibility (captions, audio description).
- Develop and deliver workshops on accessible course materials and accessible digital content.
- Design and conduct training and outreach efforts to enhance awareness regarding accessibility of educational resources, digital content and universal design approaches.
- Collaborate with campus partners in advocating for accessibility in teaching technologies, course materials, websites and digital content.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies, accessibility guidelines, relevant trends in higher education and pedagogy, and best practices and tools for accessible learning environments.
- Provide consultation to faculty in developing and selecting course materials to ensure their accessibility.
- Work to resolve issues when course materials are not accessible.
- Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or master's degree or professional certification with no experience.
- Demonstrated experience performing web accessibility assessments using automated and manual testing for compliance with WCAG accessibility standards and requirements.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards, trends, best practices, and requirements.
- Proficient using screen readers and text-to-speech tools to test accessibility.
- Proficient using automated testing tools (e.g., WAVE , bookmarklets, axeDevTools, etc.).
- Working knowledge of HTML as it applies to accessibility and best practices.
- Knowledge of Accessible Rich Internet Applications ( ARIA ) standards and usage.
- Proficient with the Microsoft suite of applications.
- Proficient with Adobe Acrobat and PDF remediation.
- Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
- Faculty
- Faculty Student Association (FSA)
- Research Foundation Employee
- State Classified
- State Professional
- UB Foundation
- TA/GA
- Student
- No Current Employment Affiliation
- How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
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Instructional Accessibility Specialist, Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - Buffalo, United States - University at Buffalo
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Posting DetailsPosition Information
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Position Title Instructional Accessibility Specialist, Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Classification Title Instructional Support Technician
Department Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Posting Number P240117
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Professional Appointment Term Term
Salary Grade SL3
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Position Summary
The University at Buffalo is seeking an experienced Instructional Accessibility Specialist to work in the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. The accessibility specialist will serve as an electronic and information technology accessibility expert and will create and maintain standards to enhance the understanding of and compliance with, accessibility policies and procedures at the university. The primary focus will be promoting the accessibility of instructional materials, whether procured or created. The incumbent will serve as a liaison with the offices of Accessibility Resources and Curriculum, Assessment and Teaching Transformation. Essential to this role is advocacy and outreach to the campus instructional community promoting accessibility, Universal Design for Learning and inclusive pedagogy.
Major duties and responsibilities include:
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
Salary Range $55,000 - $65,000
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Type Full-Time
Campus North Campus
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Is a background check required for this posting? No
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Contact Information
Contact's Name Mary Henesey
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Contact's Title EIT Accessibility Officer
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Posting Dates
Posted 03/29/2024
Deadline for Internal Applicants 04/12/2024
Deadline for External Applicants 04/27/2024
Date to be filled 05/31/2024
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