Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Accessible Materials Coordinator/Instructional Designer I City Logan Campus Posted Date 17 hours ago(10/26/2024 6:31 PM) Requisition ID 2024-8517 # of Openings 1 Job Locations US-UT-Logan Category (Portal Searching) Information Technology Position Type Benefited Full-Time Job Classification Exempt Percent of Time or Hours per Week 40 Hours per Week College Student Affairs Department Disability Resource Center Advertised Salary Minimum $45,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits Telework Eligible No Overview

Working within the Disability Resource Center, the Accessible Materials Coordinator (Instructional Designer I) oversees the remediation and creation of accessible materials (books, documents, PDF’s, PowerPoints, online content, etc.) for students with print disabilities. They also work with Digital Accessibility Services to create, maintain, and carry out processes focused on university-wide digital accessibility. This position will also manage a team of employees, providing leadership, mentorship, and support for project management.

Responsibilities Create, maintain, and carry out digital accessibility processesManage a team of staff, including setting goals, delegating tasks, and providing ongoing training and supportMeet with university faculty and staff to consult on accessible materials and to provide accessibility trainingDevelop training materials for students, faculty, and staff on accessible materialsUpdate website content with information regarding accessible materialsMaintain and update a database used to manage the process of creating accessible booksMeet with students who use accessible materials to understand their individual needsTrain students on the use of accessible materials and assistive technology used for access Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree; or an associate degree and 2 years of experience developing and editing multimedia materials, preferably for education; or an equivalent of education plus experience is required.Evidence of good communication skills, both verbal and writtenEvidence of strong organization and customer service skillsFoundation of knowledge and skills in technical information systems and application

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of digital accessibility standards and guidelines (e.g., WCAG, Section 508, ADA)Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.Experience with digital accessibility tools like screen readers, accessibility checkers, and captioning software.Experience supervising employeesFamiliarity with web development or multimedia software and knowledge of HTML, CSS, and ARIA.Familiarity with the Canvas Learning Management System in a professional capacity

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to apply interpersonal and communication skills in working with faculty and students to assess needs and provide solutionsAbility to use AI platforms to perform accessibility tasksAbility to work independently and as a member of a professional teamAbility to establish strong working relationships across campus constituenciesAbility to build effective and cohesive teamsAbility to set priorities and meet deadlinesAbility to learn basic HTML Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary Minimum $45,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

 

*updated 04/2024

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

 

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023

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