Digital Learning Technology Specialist - Accessibility (Part Time)

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

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The Digital Learning Technology Specialist Accessibility provides specialized technical and operational support for accessible digital learning across the university. This position supports the university's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II and applicable WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements by evaluating, remediating, and monitoring digital learning content, course materials, multimedia, and educational technologies. The position provides expertise in closed captioning and audio description for instructional video using Kaltura and/or ScreenPal, and supports document and file accessibility using YuJa Panorama. The specialist collaborates with instructional designers, faculty, disability/accessibility personnel, and other university stakeholders to identify barriers, implement sustainable accessibility workflows, provide training, and build institutional capacity for inclusive digital teaching and learning.

Evaluate online courses, LMS content, documents, multimedia, and digital learning resources for accessibility using WCAG 2.1 Level AA principles and institutional accessibility standards. Identify barriers, document findings, prioritize remediation, and provide actionable recommendations to faculty and staff. Use YuJa Panorama and related accessibility tools to identify and remediate accessibility issues in course files and digital materials, including documents, presentations, PDFs, images. Ensuring all content meets WCAG requirements including but not limited to headings, tables, contrast, reading order, and alternative text. Provide specialized video accessibility support, including creation, review, correction, and quality assurance of closed captions and transcripts. Use Kaltura and/or ScreenPal to caption instructional videos and verify timing, speaker identification, synchronization, accuracy, and relevant non-speech audio. Develop, edit, and quality-assure audio descriptions for instructional videos when visual information is necessary to understand the content. Use Kaltura and/or ScreenPal to create or manage audio-description tracks and verify that descriptions accurately convey meaningful visual information. Collaborate with instructional designers, faculty, IT, disability/accessibility personnel, and other stakeholders to establish accessible content-development and remediation workflows. Assist with accessibility testing of LMS features, educational technologies, and third-party integrations. Develop and deliver faculty and staff training, consultations, workshops, job aids, and knowledge-based resources on ADA Title II, WCAG 2.1 Level AA, accessible document practices, captioning, audio description, and use of accessibility technologies. Maintain accessibility documentation, remediation records, service metrics, and compliance-related reports; monitor emerging accessibility standards and educational technology capabilities; and recommend process improvements that strengthen institutional accessibility and digital learning outcomes. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working knowledge of ADA Title II digital accessibility requirements and WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Knowledge of accessible document and multimedia practices, including alternative text, headings, tables, hyperlinks, color contrast, keyboard navigation, reading order, accessible PDFs, captions, transcripts, audio description, and basic assistive-technology testing. Familiarity with screen readers and keyboard-only testing. Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, communication, training, and customer service skills. Demonstrated proficiency with Learning Management Systems, especially Brightspace D2L. Kaltura and/or ScreenPal for captioning, transcripts, and audio description; and YuJa Panorama for accessibility checking and remediation. Ability to manage multiple remediation projects and communicate technical accessibility requirements to audiences with varying levels of technical expertise. Ability to interpret accessibility reports, prioritize remediation, work with faculty and staff on corrective actions, and maintain accurate accessibility documentation.

Bachelor's degree required. Experience supporting digital accessibility, instructional technology, educational technology, web/digital content, or related services in a higher education or comparable environment. Experience reviewing and remediating Word, PowerPoint, PDF, HTML, and other digital learning materials. Experience editing and quality-assuring captions and transcripts and creating or reviewing audio descriptions for instructional video.

Master's degree in Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Accessibility, Education, Information Technology, or a related field preferred. Experience with accessibility remediation and accessible multimedia strongly preferred. Accessibility-related certifications such as IAAP CPACC, WAS, or CPWA, DHS Trusted Tester, or comparable credential preferred; equivalent professional experience may be considered.

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The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct . Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel. This position does not require security clearance. Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

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