Digital Accessibility Coordinator

· Master’s degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field.

· 2-3 years of proven experience applying accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.1.

· Practical experience with screen-readers, text-to-speech tools, PDF remediation.

· Experience conducting accessibility audits using accessibility evaluation tools.

· Experience with content remediation in digital environments to include Microsoft files, emails, digital flyers and promotional materials, online courses.

· Experience with video capture and multimedia platforms (e.g., Panopto, Kaltura, Zoom, or similar technologies), with demonstrated knowledge of digital accessibility practices such as captioning, transcript creation, and accessible media design

· Minimum 2–3 years of professional experience in instructional design, digital accessibility, or educational technology in higher education or a comparable learning environment.

· Experience designing courses within a Learning Management System, Canvas preferred.

· Strong knowledge of instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE Model or Backward Design).

· Experience providing faculty and staff consultation, training, or professional development sessions.

· Ability to design, deliver, and evaluate engaging professional development.

· Strong written and oral communication skills.

· Ability to collaborate across academic and administrative units.

The Digital Accessibility Coordinator is a full-time, 12-month position located on the Old Charlotte Highway Campus in Monroe, NC. Under the direction of the Director of the Center for Learning and Teaching, the Digital Accessibility Coordinator coordinates institutional efforts to ensure that South Piedmont’s digital content, instructional materials, communications, and educational technologies are digitally accessible, inclusive, and aligned with WCAG 2.1 AA, ADA, and Section 508 standards.

This role provides direct consultation, facilitates training and professional development, and delivers actionable recommendations to faculty and staff to support best practices and ongoing adherence to digital accessibility requirements. The Coordinator conducts accessibility audits, guides the remediation of digital materials—including course components, PDFs, HTML content, and multimedia—and leads solution-focused discussions to address instructional challenges while improving the usability, accessibility, and overall quality of digital learning environments.

In addition to accessibility compliance, this role supports instructional design efforts across the institution, including course design and redesign, faculty consultation on pedagogy and learning technologies, and the development of professional learning resources. The Digital Accessibility Coordinator also oversees accessibility within the Canvas learning management system, including at the institutional, sub-account, and individual course levels. Working directly with instructors, the Coordinator identifies and implements necessary corrections to elevate accessibility standards and ensure full compliance.

Comprehensive Benefits Package to include health insurance with the NC State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, retirement benefits through the NC Retirement System, Paid Time Off, and a supplemental cafeteria plan.

· Ability to translate digital accessibility requirements into practical strategies.

· Maintain current knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act Title II requirements and WCAG 2.1 Level AA digital accessibility standards.

· Coordinate institutional initiatives to ensure compliance with accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.1, Section 508, and Americans with Disabilities Act.

· Prioritize high-risk or high-impact digital accessibility issues and design and implement remediation strategies.

· Conduct accessibility audits of digital learning content, websites, documents, and educational technologies.

· Provide remediation guidance for instructional materials including PDFs, multimedia, presentations, and LMS content.

· Develop institutional guidelines and resources for accessible digital course design.

· Collaborate with IT, disability services, and compliance offices to address accessibility issues across instructional technologies.

· Apply project management and organizational skills to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining clear documentation and communication.

· Monitor regulatory updates and recommend institutional improvements related to accessibility.