Upstate Medical University · 5 hours ago
Accessibility Program Manager
Upstate Medical University is seeking an Accessibility Program Manager who will provide leadership and coordination for the development and improvement of professional development programs related to EIT Accessibility. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to facilitate curriculum development and program assessment for enhancing the knowledge and skills of EIT Accessibility stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Provides leadership and coordination of the development and continuous improvement of professional development programs for communities served through work of the EIT Accessibility Initiative
Interacts with the Assistant Provost for EIT Accessibility, CPD staff, DIAS and Academic Leadership in the SUNY Provosts Office, Director of Resources for Students with Disabilities in the SUNY Student Success Office, and other SUNY EIT stakeholders on the campuses to understand their needs
Facilitates curriculum development and establishes/implements program assessment mechanisms
Works closely with those in campus roles served by the EIT Accessibility Officers, such as Directors of Online Education on the SUNY campuses, campus-based online instructional designers, web developers, disability professionals, Chief Information Officers, online practitioners in various roles on campuses, SUNY Online staff, and the CPD staff
Develops, coordinates, or manages training programs, workshops, or curriculum
Builds and maintains collaborative relationships across departments, campuses, and external organizations
Provides leadership in program development, evaluation, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Masters degree in education, instructional design, information technology, disability services, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in professional development, instructional design, accessibility, higher education program development, or a related area
Demonstrated experience developing, coordinating, or managing training programs, workshops, or curriculum
Experience working with diverse stakeholder groups, including faculty, staff, administrators, and technical teams
Working knowledge of accessibility guidelines and ADA title II standards
Familiarity with universal design principles and accessibility best practices for digital content, instructional materials, and educational technologies
Understanding of learning technologies and delivery models (asynchronous, synchronous, hybrid, in person)
Ability to evaluate program effectiveness using data, assessment tools, and feedback mechanisms
Proven ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects and timelines
Experience coordinating instructors, facilitators, or subject matter experts
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across departments, campuses, and external organizations
Ability to provide leadership in program development, evaluation, and continuous improvement
Ability to travel occasionally for SUNY wide events, trainings, or meetings
Preferred
Knowledge of the SUNY System and experience working with campus staff
Familiarity SUNY University-wide program services
Knowledge of major SUNY initiatives and trends within the industry of higher Education
Company
Upstate Medical University
The State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse encompasses a College of Medicine
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2023-11-21Grant
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