Digital Accessibility Project Coordination & Quality Control; ODA;

Digital Accessibility Coordinator

Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs.

This position provides project coordination, quality assurance, and technical accessibility support for the Office of Digital Accessibility (ODA). The role blends hands-on digital accessibility expertise with project management responsibilities, supporting accessibility remediation initiatives across courses, documents, and Canvas-based content. The position works closely with ODA staff, faculty, staff, and Digital Accessibility Remediation Team (DART) members to coordinate accessibility workflows, conduct accessibility checks aligned with WCAG standards, and ensure remediated materials are accurately returned to instructional and administrative systems.

This position may involve additional assignments as appropriate to support accessibility initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinates digital accessibility remediation projects by tracking requests, timelines, priorities, deliverables, workflows, and project documentation across courses and departments to support the timely delivery of accessible materials.
• Reviews remediated documents, course materials, and digital content using accessibility checking tools and assistive technologies to verify compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, and related standards, and documents and escalates complex issues as appropriate. Assists with LMS-related remediation and advanced content accessibility as needed.
• Adds remediated and accessibility-verified documents, media, and instructional materials into Canvas and other platforms while ensuring content is properly organized, labeled, accessible, and consistent with remediation records.
• Provides technical guidance and workflow support to document remediation members and assists with faculty and staff consultations by clearly communicating project status, accessibility requirements, and best practices in remediation.
• Maintains current knowledge of digital accessibility standards, tools, and eLearning best practices and performs other duties as assigned to support Office of Digital Accessibility initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree. Master's degree OR At least two (2) years of experience working with digital accessibility, document remediation, or universal design strategies. Demonstrated working knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 standards. Experience reviewing digital content for accessibility compliance. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience coordinating or managing accessibility-related projects or workflows. Experience working with Canvas or similar learning management systems. Strong experience collaborating with faculty or staff in a higher education environment. One or more IAAP certifications (e.g., CPACC, ADS) or progress toward certification. Graduate-level coursework or degree in public health, education, disability studies, MIS, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong understanding of WCAG, Section 508, and PDF/UA standards. Proficiency with accessibility tools such as Adobe Acrobat Pro, Equidox, and accessibility checking software. Working knowledge of assistive technologies (e.g., NVDA, JAWS, Voice Over). Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Canvas, Google Suite, and collaboration tools. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to balance technical detail with project-level coordination.

Physical Demands:

• Sitting:
  Constantly

Employment Policies and other information:

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities. The University of Illinois System does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their real or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations.

The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers…