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About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
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Department Summary
The University of North Texas System Office of Academic Affairs serves as the central administrative body overseeing academic matters across the enterprise. Its primary roles and responsibilities include coordinating and implementing system-wide academic policies, standards, and initiatives and collaborating with individual campuses to ensure consistency in curriculum development, accreditation processes, and adherence to system-wide academic regulations and strategic goals.
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Position Overview
The Department of Academic Affairs is seeking a Digital Accessibility Tester interested in digital accessibility and Title II ADA compliance in online courses and learning environments. The Academic Affairs Digital Accessibility Assistant will support the Academic Affairs accessibility team in reviewing and remediating online course content and learning environments so that they are ADA compliant.
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Minimum Qualifications
Degree from Accredited Institution or equivalent experience. Experienced with commonly
used accessibility software includes: screen readers and screen magnifiers such as JAWS,
NVDA, Narrator, ZoomText; WAVE and/or aXe web accessibility evaluators, color contrast
analyzers, Canvas, captioning software. Experience with any of these programs or
comparable programs is required.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
-Tenacious problem-solver, innovative, and self-motivated/directed.
-Works well independently, successful collaborator, and strong learning agility.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-Experience with assistive technology
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Preferred Qualifications
-Passionate about Universal Design for Learning and accessible educational technology and
learning in higher education.
-Interest in best practices in digital accessibility for different document formats (HTML, Word,
PPT, PDF, Excel).
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Required License/Registration/Certifications
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Job Duties
- Ensuring that online courses are designed to be accessible to students with disabilities.
- Performing accessibility testing of course content, which includes third-party websites, software applications, different document formats, multimedia, and Canvas content.
- Review content used in online instruction, assisting faculty and staff with remediating course content to be ADA compliant and accessible.
- Working closely with the compliance team to determine tasks and needs.
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Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
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Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
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Work Schedule
Flexible within normal business hours, up to 19 hours per week.
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Driving University Vehicle
No
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Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
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Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Please attach a resume, cover letter, list of three professional references.
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Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
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