26-117 Accessibility Specialist (MAN 170) Teaching and Learning Center

26-117 Accessibility Specialist (MAN 170) - Teaching and Learning Center Salary $76,177.00 Annually Location West Chester University, PA Job Type Temporary / Full-Time Job Number 26-117 Department Academic Affairs Division Assoc Provost's Office Opening Date 03/31/2026 Description Benefits Questions Position Summary Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Teaching and Learning Center invites applications for the position of Accessibility Specialist. This is a temporary two-year appointment with benefits and a possibility of renewal. West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good. WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, generous retirement plans, along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities. The Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) supports, inspires, and celebrates teaching excellence and innovation. As a partner and resource for WCU's community of educators, the TLC works to advance the university's priorities of improving learning experiences for all students and reducing equity gaps in student success. To ensure that all campus partners can access and experience our digital systems and resources, WCU is committed to the standards that guide digital accessibility for public institutions and higher education. In collaboration with TLCs Inclusive Excellence and Accessibility team, the Accessibility Specialist serves as the digital accessibility technology SME leading WCU accessibility initiatives and as a compliance advocate coordinating support and remediation in collaboration with campus partners. This position oversees programs and projects; systematic auditing; remediation coordination; training and technical assistance; and supervises graduate assistants and student workers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in digital accessibility standards and assistive technologies used in higher education;experience conducting accessibility audits and coordinating remediation; the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences; an understanding of confidentiality guidelines and intellectual property considerations as they apply to accessible content and materials; and a commitment to student success. Responsibilities include : Provide institutional leadership for digital accessibility strategy, compliance alignment, and continuous improvement Lead systematic accessibility audits, benchmarking, and reporting, including the use and oversight of institutionally adopted accessibility compliance tools, to inform priorities Coordinate university-wide remediation efforts, including project management, task force coordination, and engagement with academic and administrative units and vendors Serve as the primary expert resource for complex accessibility cases, nonstandard tools, and advanced consultation Develop and deliver training, documentation, and guidance, including support for effective use of accessibility compliance and remediation tools Evaluate technologies and support the selection and implementation of accessible and assistive technologies Oversee graduate assistant and student worker operations Establish efficient workflows that sustain accessibility capacity Ensure confidentiality and intellectual property guidelines are followed in the management of sensitive student, employee, and institutional information in accordance with university policy Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree Two years of professional experience in accessibility, universal design, or a related area Experience with assistive technologies including screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver), magnification software, and alternative input devices Experience developing and delivering accessibility training programs Experience using the accessibility features of learning management systems such as Brightspace D2L Supervisory experience Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in disability studies, education, rehabilitation counseling, instructional design, educational technology Experience applying

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accessibility guidelines in a professional setting Experience conducting accessibility audits of course materials, websites, or digital tools Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) and Accessible Document Specialist credentials from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) Special Instructions This is not a remote position. Hybrid work options may be available per WCU policy and operational needs. Relocation or travel expenses are not offered. Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa . A cover letter, resume, and three professional references with contact information are required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. In accordance with applicable collective agreement, this posting may be closed without notice upon receipt of a sufficient pool of qualified candidates. Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist. All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University's educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer. WCU proudly offers comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, generous retirement plans, many wellness programs, a tuition waiver for self and family members, and training, development and advancement opportunities. On the first working day, new employees are eligible to enroll in medical, prescription, dental and vision benefit plans. Medical and prescription drug coverage includes PPO health, prescription drug, and hearing coverage. Dental and vision coverage is offered at no cost to employees. The Healthy U Wellness program rewards participants with reduced health care premiums and provides tools and resources to maintain good health. Flexible spending accounts allow employees to withhold income from their paychecks before taxes for reimbursement of approved medical and dependent care expenses. A University mission to support employee personal and professional growth. PASSHE tuition waiver lowers the cost of college expenses. Leave and time-off benefits include generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays. Choice of two group retirement plans with generous employer contributions. Voluntary retirement plans offer two additional options to save and invest money for retirement and are available to all employees upon their date of hire. Group life insurance is provided at no cost to all permanent employees. Voluntary long-term disability insurance (LTD) and voluntary group life and personal accident insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) are available to employees. State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) provides a wide range of free services including counseling, legal, and financial services. The employee group for this position is Nonrepresented Employees (Managers). For additional benefit details please see the

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. The information is provided for general purposes only. Legal Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies that may arise. Benefits, benefit levels, and eligibility rules are subject to change. The benefits described are available to most employees; however, certain eligibility requirements must be met. 01 Do you have a bachelor's degree? Yes No 02 Do you have two years of professional experience in accessibility, universal design, or a related area? Yes No 03 Do you have experience with assistive technologies including screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver), magnification software, and alternative input devices? Yes No 04 Which tools have you used to evaluate digital accessibility? (Choose all that apply) YuJa Panorama Axe WAVE Microsoft Acrobat Pro None of the above 05 Have you developed accessibility resources or training for non-technical audiences? Yes No Required Question Employer West Chester University Address 201 Carter Drive, Suite 100 West Chester, Pennsylvania, 19383 Phone 610-436-3232 610-436-3449 Website http://www.wcupa.edu