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SUNY Buffalo State Senior Staff Assistant in Buffalo, New York

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About Buffalo State

Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.

Faculty/Professional Professional

Department Student Accessibility Services

Local Title Content Accessibility Support Specialist

Budget Title Senior Staff Assistant

Rank SL-3

Line Number 51015

Salary Range $56,150

FTE Full-Time

Negotiating Unit UUP

FLSA Exempt

Department Website

https://sas.buffalostate.edu/universal-design-learning-resources

Brief Job Description

  • The Content Accessibility Support Specialist will collaborate with Instructional Design and Distance Learning team to identify inaccessible content within the learning management system.

  • Run Ally reports to evaluate content accessibility on a macro college and department level.

  • Establish need and create best practice methodology to address accessibility need on campus.

  • Support faculty in remediation of inaccessible content.

  • Provide small group and one-on-one training for faculty and students on accessibility.

  • Participate as a member of the Electronic Information & Technology Accessibility ( EITA ) team on campus.

  • Selected and hired candidate will be provided opportunities for professional development to keep abreast of changing standards and assistive technology.

    Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, library science, computer science, health and human services or any related programs.

  • Progressive experience working in the field of accessibility, servicing individuals with disabilities.

  • Knowledge of WCAG (Web Accessibility Guidelines) standards.

  • Knowledge of SUNY EITA (Electronic Information & Technology Accessibility) initiatives. (https://www.suny.edu/accessibility/eit/).

  • Excellence in communication and organizational skills.

  • Experience in providing one-on-one and/or providing small group training.

  • Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse population.

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.

    Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience using Anthology Ally accessibility tool in a learning management system.

  • Experienced in implementing instructional content accessibility standards.

  • Have prior knowledge or training in the understanding of accessibility standards and UDL .

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat products and accessibility checkers.

  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of the use of assistive technology, like text-to-speech programs, to test products and educational content as needed.

    Anticipated Date of Hire 10/14/2024

    Priority Review Date

    Application Deadline Date 10/06/2024

    Open Until Filled No

    Special Instructions to Applicant

    Contact Person

    Contact Email

    Contact Fax

    Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/7646

    Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at warnesje@buffalostate.edu or call (716) 878-4822.

Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening.

Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report ( ASR ) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878-6333.

New York State Executive Order 161

Pursuant to Executive Order 161 (https://goer.ny.gov/executive-order-161-1) , no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov. Further restrictions on using salary information in the hiring process appear in Labor Law §194-a (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/LAB/194-A) .

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

  • Buffalo State website

  • Buffalo News

  • Buffalo Rocket

  • Challenger

  • Chronicle of Higher Education

  • HigherEdJobs

  • Panorama Hispano News

  • Employee Referral

  • Other

    • All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The college's Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening. Prior to an offer of employment, an applicant will be required to sign an authorization release form, allowing Buffalo State to conduct a background investigation. Failure of an applicant to sign the authorization release form will disqualify an applicant from further consideration for appointment.

  • I agree to comply with the college's policy.

  • I do not agree to comply with the college's policy. (Note, this selection will disqualify you from further consideration for appointment.)

    • Please state your understanding of content accessibility as it relates to higher education. (approximately 300 words or less)

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  • Resume / Curriculum Vitae

  • Cover Letter

  • Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References

    Optional Documents

  • Transcripts (unofficial)

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