• Job Description

  Req#: R23-0314

  The Academic Quality and Accessibility Specialist for the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) is a full-time employment position reporting to the Director of Learning Solutions. The Academic Quality and Accessibility Specialist provides writing, copyediting, proofreading, document styling and formatting, and accessibility expertise to meet the university’s curricular, assessment, and accessibility requirements. They edit materials for clarity, consistency of style, grammar, spelling, appropriate references and copyright information and are responsible for functionality, consistency, navigation, accessibility and usability testing of online course content. The Academic Quality and Accessibility Specialist reviews interface design and content materials for compliance with copyright and accessibility guidelines. In addition, they are responsible for reviewing course learning materials for accessibility standards and regulations including WCAG 2.0, Section 508, WAI-ARIA, UAAG and ATA, and providing recommendations for remediation when necessary.

  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Coordinates and supports faculty in the review of online courses for diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
  • Reviews curricular and assessment materials for quality assurance and accessibility.
  • Performs internal quality assurance reviews to improve the quality. consistency, and accessibility of course materials, including course guides, instructor guidance, supplemental materials, rubrics, and e-learning interactions.
  • Reviews spelling, punctuation, capitalization, formatting (APA and general), clarity, context, consistency, alignment, and universal design.
  • Reviews course materials for compliance with WCAG 2.0, Section 508, WAI-ARIA, UAAG and ATA.
  • Works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administration to implement accessibility standards.
  • Provides training for faculty, staff, and administration for creating accessibility compliant course materials.
  • Researches and supports the continuous quality improvement of online courses.
  • Develops strategies and resources for those involved in course development related to accessibility, style, formatting, and other editorial elements for the improvement of the curriculum development process.
  • Produces regular quality assurance reports for internal distribution.
  • Ensures adherence to the most up to date applicable provisions of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2, and accessibility standards as defined by the most up-to-date edition of the Quality Matters (QM) standards.

  ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES:

  • Supports faculty and staff with understanding the implementation of Quality Matters™ in courses
  • Applies knowledge of accessibility guidelines to course design.
  • Shares research and contributes ideas to improve the quality and efficiency of course development processes.
  • Evaluates instructional technologies and tools within the curriculum and makes recommendations for use based on universal design, accessibility, and the Quality Matters™ standards.
  • Attends professional conferences, researches new trends, and reports back to relevant audiences.
  • Additional projects and duties as assigned.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Knowledge of advanced MS Word features such as styles, references, tables of contents, lists of figures and tables, footnotes, header and footer options, page layout functions, tracked changes to create professionally prepared academic documents.
  • Advanced proficiency in the utilization of database, spreadsheet, and applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
  • Five plus years of experience in a higher education setting.
  • Current with Quality Matters™ training
  • Experience evaluating online course materials to ensure compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, WAI-ARIA, UAAG, and ATAG)
  • Experience with assistive technologies such as NVDA
  • Proven record of strong writing and editing skills.

  • Excellent problem-solving, writing and editing, and analytical skills.

  • Bachelor’s degree in education, English, Communication Studies, Technical Writing, or related Liberal Arts field. Master’s degree preferred.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Previous experience working in a higher education environment.
  • Certification in technology or education access
  • Web accessibility certification(s)
  • Strong leadership skills, excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, and the ability to work effectively with others in a collaborative environment.
  • Strong oral and written communications skills and authoritative knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and language usage skills.
  • Strong knowledge of APA document formatting and reference style.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment where measures are utilized to set performance expectations and maintain accountability.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment, to handle multiple tasks with tight deadlines, to create and manage lengthy and complex documents, and to prioritize effectively.

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use a telephone and computer. The employee may frequently interact with fellow employees and/or clients. The requirements of this job may be completed with or without reasonable accommodation.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to work in an office environment, where the noise level is usually moderate to loud.

  RATE OF PAY:

  $59,404 - $64,000 annually DOE

  UAGC shall, in all solicitations or advertisements for all employees placed by or on behalf of UAGC, state that all applicants who are qualified will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, pregnancy, marital status, registered domestic partnership status, age, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, military or veteran status, service in the uniformed services, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

• About the company

  " In 2020, Ashford University was acquired by the University of Arizona, becoming the University of Arizona Global Campus.

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