Digital Accessibility Coordinator, (Part-Time),1 year contract position

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

Are you passionate about technology and seeking a dynamic work environment? Consider a part-time position as a Digital Accessibility Coordinator! The Accessibility & Disability Services (ADS) department within Student Affairs and supporting academic affairs at Salt Lake Community College is dedicated to promoting access and removing barriers.

As a Digital Accessibility Coordinator you will collaborate with faculty and other assistive technologists to provide essential remediation services for ADS student accommodation and the overall curriculum. Your primary focus will be on coordinating accessibility review of academic content at SLCC and ensuring strict compliance with ADA Title II updated regulations. This role requires keen attention to detail and a commitment to upholding accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.1 AA. Flexibility and teamwork are key in this collaborative role.

This is 1 year contract position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Working with faculty to coordinate the remediation of course content, utilizing various tools, such as Microsoft 365, Adobe Acrobat, etc.
Running reports to locate accessibility errors in course content.
Independently prioritize, problem-solve, and research best practices for accessible implementation of course materials.
Maintain accurate records via department spreadsheets on SharePoint to effectively collaborate with other Assistive Technologists.
Demonstrate and train faculty and staff in the use of assistive technologies.
Visually review and compare inaccessible course materials to be able to create new accessible materials in various formats.
Maintain a positive work environment as regular collaboration and trust between faculty, staff, and students is vital to effectively serve students.
Uphold student confidentiality in accordance with ADA and FERPA regulations.
Follow the AT Lab Staff guidelines, be dependable, reliable, and exhibit professionalism at all times.
Some travel is necessary between campuses.
Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

1-2 years’ experience working with technology in a higher education setting, i.e. Canvas LMS, Adobe Acrobat, etc.
Minimum of two years of post-secondary education with a completion of at least 60 college credit hours.

Preferred Qualifications

College-level coursework in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Computer Science, or related field.
Knowledge of accessibility/assistive technology.
Proficiency in using Canvas LMS.
Familiarity with HTML fundamentals and WCAG 2.1.

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.