Coordinator, Digital Accessibility & Universal Design for Learning

Coordinator, Digital Accessibility & Universal Design for Learning As part of your application, please submit a brief statement of values (less than 250 words) describing how your personal and professional values align with NEOMED’s core values of Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. We are seeking individuals who not only bring strong skills and experience, but also demonstrate a commitment to these values in their work performance. Overview NEOMED is a mission‑driven medical university focused on educating future healthcare professionals and improving the health of our region. We’re seeking a Digital Accessibility & Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Coordinator who is excited to collaborate with faculty and staff to make teaching and learning more accessible, flexible, and engaging for all learners. In this role, you’ll partner across the university to design, support, and improve accessible course materials and learning environments as part of a collaborative teaching and learning team. Why You’ll Love This Role Purpose‑Driven Work: Support accessible, inclusive academic programs grounded in UDL best practices. Collaborative Culture: Work alongside faculty, staff, and academic leaders committed to continuous improvement. Room to Grow: Build your expertise through professional development and hands‑on work with emerging tools and technologies. Flexibility & Balance: Enjoy a hybrid work environment with up to two remote days per week after six months. Responsibilities Project Coordination, Management, and Implementation: Collaborate with stakeholders to develop, support, and implement procedures and systems to facilitate digital accessibility, compliance, and UDL best practices. Work with faculty, staff, and college curriculum teams to evaluate, remediate, and implement accessible educational content while applying UDL principles to enhance learner engagement and flexibility. Contribute to, consult, and manage concurrent academic projects using UDL and accessibility evidence‑based best practices in alignment with state and federal regulations. Assist in monitoring and reporting institutional progress toward accessibility compliance goals and deadlines. Technical Support and Training: Provide support to troubleshoot digital accessibility‑related issues in systems (e.g., Learning Management System) under the Institute for Teaching Excellence. Assist LMS administrators and specialists with co‑system administration to provide support, troubleshoot technical issues, and establish best practices for LMS integration and LTI integrated tools. Create and deliver programming and training through the ITE, including development, design, curation, and delivery of session and workshop materials. University Collaboration and Relations: Serve as liaison to university stakeholders in efforts to improve digital accessibility and UDL practices in teaching and learning. Partner with faculty and staff to create digital accessibility guidelines, style guides, and workflows that integrate UDL principles and align with university policy and WCAG standards. Maintain and update online ITE presence (website, intranet, LMS) with appropriate external and internal resources. Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in education or related field. Experience with learning management systems. Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA, ADA Section 508) and UDL best practices. Prior experience delivering professional development and training sessions. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in education or related field. Experience evaluating and remediating course content for accessibility compliance. Familiarity with assistive technologies and accessibility testing tools. Prior experience working with teaching and learning center programs on UDL and accessibility best practices. Familiarity with HTML and CSS for web design, web accessibility, e‑authoring technologies, and media accessibility in higher education. Physical Requirements Must be able to utilize a phone, computer, screen, and other office equipment. NEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of employment. This policy allows exemption for individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs, or matters of conscience. Benefits & Perks Starting Salary Range: $49,120 – $52,503, commensurate with experience. Healthcare Coverage: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA). Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, long‑term care coverage options, and life insurance. Retirement: State retirement plan with 14% employer matching. Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays each year. Hybrid work environment: Up to two remote days per week after six months. Educational benefits with partner universities. Ongoing investment in professional growth through on‑site training and Lean Six Sigma certification. Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work‑life balance. Location NEO Medical University, 4209 SR 44., PO Box 95, Rootstown, Ohio 44272 #J-18808-Ljbffr Northeast Ohio Medical University