An exciting opportunity is available to join a committed team of Higher Education professionals who are passionate about making Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) accessible to all. The Digital Accessibility Coordinator will support Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges in their requirement to ensure equal access to programs, services, and activities offered in digital environments for students, staff, faculty, and the public. As members of the Five College Consortium (https://www.fivecolleges.edu/), these partner colleges are committed to the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion and seek to enrich our organizations through these commitments. A fundamental goal of the position is to promote equitable and inclusive access to campus technologies as mandated by federal and state laws.
The position collaborates with key institutional college partners to guide proactive efforts to systematically ensure accessibility of Electronic and Information Technology (EIT), ensure compliance, and improve services. This position requires a broad understanding of educational and information technologies commonly used in higher education, a deep understanding of assistive technology solutions, and a working knowledge of current disability law and digital accessibility best practices.
Someone with a growth mindset and passion for enabling people to be successful through the effective use of technology and who is committed to equity for persons with disabilities in higher education will thrive in this role.
Mount Holyoke College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation. Please review the information here: https://www.mtholyoke.edu/documents/get-know-our-college-benefits
You can find a full description, including qualifications, for this position and apply online at:
https://careers.mtholyoke.edu/en-us/job/493501/digital-accessibility-coordinator
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Mount Holyoke College is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff members. Mount Holyoke seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society. In furtherance of institutional excellence, the College encourages applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including faculty, staff and administration of color, diverse gender identities, first generation college students and individuals who have followed non-traditional pathways to college and individuals with a demonstrated leadership commitment to including diverse backgrounds and perspectives.