The Digital Accessibility Coordinator (Program Coordinator I) will assist the Digital Accessibility Officer in coordinating digital accessibility activities across the university. The role will help implement digital accessibility best practices across multiple digital experiences including university video platforms, social media channels, learning management system(s), and the web content management system. This position will work with faculty and staff across the university to help support and improve campus digital accessibility.

• Assist in meeting policies and standards such as the Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility Standards and the USU Video and Audio Accessibility Standard.
• Audit content for accessibility such as websites, documents, videos, and other digital content.
• Coordinate and train student employees and others involved in maintaining digital content.
• Develop relationships with faculty and staff, and help apply accessibility best practices for their content areas.
• Assist in promotional efforts to ensure awareness of standards and resource materials.
• Help identify, catalog, and update inventories of digital content including the relevant staff responsible for that content.
• Maintain and update materials on the department website.
• Aid in creating and maintaining reports, specifically for caption expenditures.
• Develop relationships with vendors and system administration.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree plus two years of related work experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required (i.e. Special Education, Technical Communication, Information Technology, Computer Science, or other related field).
• Evidence of good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience or an equivalent combination of education plus experience.
• Knowledge of digital accessibility standards and guidelines (e.g., WCAG, Section 508, ADA)
• Experience with digital accessibility tools like screen readers, accessibility checkers, and captioning software.
• Commitment to professional development in keeping up to date with new accessibility technologies, standards, and regulations.
• Familiarity with HTML.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to apply interpersonal and communication skills in working with faculty and staff.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a professional team.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships across campus constituencies.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to learn basic HTML.
• Ability to quickly learn and troubleshoot new technologies.
• Ability to gain proficiency in multiple areas and be involved in many projects.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

*updated 04/2024

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023