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Digital Accessibility 

Digital Accessibility Consultants support the development, adoption, procurement, implementation and management of accessible Information and Communication Technology (ICT). To support the University’s commitment to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and section 504/508 of the Rehabilitation Act, accessibility services include, but are not limited to, implementation and consultation on conformance to University accessibility policies, training faculty and staff with the development of accessibility skills, and collaboration with University administrators, cross-functional teams, developers, faculty, staff, administrative and academic units, and campuses; consult on, test, and verify the accessibility of ICT; communicate with vendors on the accessibility of ICT adopted or procured; evaluate assistive technology and accessibility testing tools; investigate new technologies and provide recommendations for accessible implementation.

• Consult with University campuses, colleges, units, faculty, and staff on ICT accessibility
• Work with units, faculty, and staff to analyze and consult on the development, adoption, procurement, implementation, and management of accessible ICT and remediation of ICT accessibility issues
• Analyze accessibility documentation; review and test ICT for accessibility
• Communicate and collaborate with vendors on ICT accessibility issues
• Develop strategies for providing accessibility training and coordinate training programs across multiple units and platforms; provide custom training on various accessibility topics
• Audit ICT for accessibility and consult on Equally Effective Alternative Access Plans when it is not currently technically feasible for audited ICT to be accessible
• Research new technologies and provide recommendations for best practices for implementing these accessible new technologies as well as assistive technology options
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Senior Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. May demonstrate subject matter expertise. Demonstrates intermediate to advanced planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Demonstrates the ability to coach assigned employees. Assigns and reviews completed work to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards. Trains, coaches, mentors, and motivates staff. Anticipates potential problems, issues, and opportunities; researches and recommends solutions within defined policies. May develop creative recommendations for solving problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Professional track, performs work at the Senior Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)
– May assist in planning and forecasting budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies general precedents and practices and specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– Organizes work of direct reports and sets team priorities
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00