Accessibility and Information Technology Coordinator

Job Posting :

JR100614 Accessibility and Information Technology Coordinator (Open)

Department :

BSU Accessibility Disability Support Services, PM

Position Type : Regular

Open Date : 12-19-2024

Close Date : 65,000 - $70,000

Job Description :

Under the direction of the Director of Disability Support Services, the Accessibility and Information Technology Coordinator supports the institution in the implementation and monitoring of digital accessibility, including auxiliary aid and support services for students with disabilities. The Coordinator also interprets and ensures Bowie State University's compliance with local, state, and federal laws in compliance with Electronic Information Technology (EIT) accessibility.

Responsibilities :

• Accessibility and Information Technology Coordinator supports the institution in monitoring digital accessibility across Bowie State University.
• Ability to provide accessibility solutions to faculty, staff, and students.
• Manage the university-wide materials conversion (text to alternative format) process for students, problem-solving and recommending best approaches on a case-by-case basis. This includes coordinating the provision of alternative format textbooks and course materials in a timely manner.
• Manage and oversee the Adaptive Technology lab, which includes but is not limited to maintaining equipment, assisting with the acquisition of new adaptive equipment, managing upgrades and updates, managing inventory, tracking loaner equipment, and advising on technical issues to ensure products are utilized.
• Develop and maintain expertise in current and new Assistive Technology (AT), such as Glean, Jaws, Kurzweil, etc.
• Develop and deliver training on IT accessibility and use of Assistive Technology for students, faculty / staff.
• Develop and deliver training for Symplicity / Accommodate, DSS database management system.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of DSS to align DSS policies and procedures with EIT accessibility compliance.
• Participate in departmental, divisional, or campus-wide committees related to technology and accessibility and collaboratively provide training for campus stakeholders.
• Assist the director with developing, revising, and maintaining accessible content on the DSS website.
• Keep abreast of best practices in IT technology, updating pages, and adding new resources in a timely and accessible way.
• Design and deliver training / workshops around IT technologies for stakeholders
• Participate in professional development and training to keep current on disability services
• Plan and implement one annual EIT event to increase awareness of DSS services.
• Assist DSS staff in other functional areas as needed.

Additional Job Information :

Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to : Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students.

Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus. The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program.

The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business.

In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended.

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000