Digital Accessibility Specialist

Job description

Posting Summary: The Office of Access and Services for Individuals with Disabilities (OASID) at Teachers College, Columbia University (TC) is seeking a Digital Accessibility Specialist to ensure digital accessibility at TC and provide support services for faculty, staff, and students to ensure that individuals with disabilities can fully participate in the Teachers College community. Job Summary/Basic Function: Reporting to the Associate Director of Digital Accessibility and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, the Digital Accessibility Specialist is responsible for providing guidance and services to ensure digital access for individuals with disabilities at Teachers College. Oversee accessibility audits and assessment of Teachers College digital applications/software to ensure that Teachers College’s digital accessibility standards for campus-wide use are met. Oversee all technology-related accommodations for students and employees including, but not limited to, managing and maintaining assistive technologies; researching, recommending, and training on technologies. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Responsibilities - Research, evaluate, recommend and maintain Co...