Digital Accessibility Coordinator

Digital Accessibility Coordinator Department: Equal Opportunity and Access (Alina Torres‑Zickler) FLSA: Exempt (United States of America) Location: Philadelphia Campus Key Responsibilities Consult with individuals and teams to identify accessibility needs and solutions. Deploy accessibility tools, features, and functionalities for current and emerging technologies. Research and implement best practices regarding universal design and accessibility standards. Conduct accessibility audits of PCOM websites, digital platforms, and devices. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide technical consultation and support to students and employees on technology tools, platforms, and devices, including support for CART, closed captioning, and other assistive technologies. Consult on accessible design and procurement of digital tools and technologies. Assist departments in remediating inaccessible content (e.g., PDFs, videos, web pages). Collaborate with IT and instructional design teams to integrate accessibility into workflows. Conduct regular and ad‑hoc technology‑related accessibility audits, evaluating compliance with Section 508 and WCAG 2.0/2.1. Collaborate with faculty, Marketing, Communications, and other departments to complete workplace and learning environment audits and implement corrective actions. Maintain PCOM‑wide accessibility systems, including BlackBoard Ally, Cerkl, and others. Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in universal design and accessibility; recommend changes in policies and practices. Provide effective consultation to internal stakeholders (faculty, instructional committees, departments) to integrate accessibility standards. Design and facilitate training and informational events for internal stakeholders, including BlackBoard Ally and classroom accessibility trainings. Assist with the selection and implementation of assistive technology applications and devices, coordinating pre‑ and post‑implementation activities such as needs assessment, user training, and integration effectiveness. Assist with developing service level agreements for suppliers; manage vendor relationships to ensure performance objectives regarding assistive technology use. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills and Experience Minimum of two years’ experience in assistive technology integration, preferably in higher education. Comprehensive knowledge of WCAG 2.0, Universal Design, and related standards. Proficiency with assistive technologies (screen readers, captioning, voice recognition) across diverse communities. Familiarity with web technologies, programming languages, and coding (preferred). Familiarity with adult learning and instructional design principles (preferred). Proficiency with word processing, email, and virtual meeting applications, preferably on Google Workspace or Microsoft 365. Strong consultation and customer service skills. Strong project management skills, including managing scope and multiple priorities. Strong communication, interpersonal, verbal, and written skills. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Education and Certifications Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Information Technology, Education, Disability Studies, Communications). 2–4 years’ experience in digital accessibility, web development, instructional design, or related field. Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG, ADAA, Section 508). Experience with accessibility evaluation tools (e.g., WAVE, Axe, screen readers). Strong communication and training skills. Master’s degree in a related field (preferred). Professional certifications (e.g., CPACC, WAS, or other IAAP credentials) (preferred). Experience in higher education or a large decentralized organization (preferred). Familiarity with LMS platforms (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard) and CMS tools (preferred). Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and document accessibility techniques (preferred). Familiarity with graduate and science‑based program needs (preferred). Compensation Starting salary: $40,500 annually (actual compensation may vary based on location, experience, and market conditions). PCOM offers a total rewards package supporting health, life, career, and retirement benefits. Equal Opportunity Statement PCOM prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, sex, color, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sexual orientation, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected class in all programs, activities, and employment practices. PCOM provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with ADA qualifying disabilities who need assistance in completing the online application and/or hiring process. Please contact the PCOM Equal Opportunity and Access Manager (Title IX Coordinator) at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io to begin the disability accommodation process. Reasonable accommodation requests are reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr 01 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine