Digital Instruction Accessibility Specialist

Responsibilities
YuJa Panorama Administration & OptimizationServe as the primary product owner and administrator for the YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility platform
Manage and continuously optimize Panorama settings, including document scanning, alternative formats, LMS integrations, and automated remediation workflows
Monitor Panorama's Accessibility Reports, Institutional Dashboard, and Course-Level Insights to identify risk areas, track progress, and prioritize intervention
Develop processes for high-volume remediation of documents flagged in Panorama, collaborating with instructors, instructional technologists and designers, and IT teams
Works with the vendor's support to resolve issues, implement new features, evaluate roadmap updates, and improve campus adoptionAccessibility Program Leadership
Implement and maintain a campus-wide digital accessibility framework aligned with ADA, Section 504/508, and WCAG 21+ AA standards
Partner with faculty and academic departments to ensure course content is accessible before and during each term, leveraging Panorama as the primary assessment tool
Guide course design teams on best practices for accessible documents, images, multimedia, and complex instructional materialsTesting, Remediation & Quality Assurance
Conduct manual and automated accessibility testing using Panorama
Validate Panorama's automated findings and perform manual checks for content types requiring human evaluation (complex tables, multimedia, etc)
Coordinate and track remediation efforts across departments, ensuring timely improvements and documenting resolutionTraining, Documentation & Support
Develop and deliver training programs on: oUsing YuJa Panorama effectivelyoProducing accessible course contentoInterpreting Panorama scores and remediation guidance
Create user guides, knowledge base articles, and quick start materials tailored for faculty, students, and administrative units
Provide individual and group consultations to support accessibility awareness and Panorama adoption
Support content creators (faculty, staff, student employees) in addressing Panorama-identified issues through targeted remediation strategiesCompliance Monitoring & Reporting
Produce institution level accessibility reports for leadership using Panorama's analytics dashboards
Track improvement trends, identify recurring accessibility challenges, and recommend policy or workflow changesSupport audits, accreditation reviews, and legal compliance initiatives by supplying documented evidence of accessibility assessments and remediation activities
Qualifications
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Technology or Inst Desg For E-Learng Rem Edu required.
Background in instructional technology or design, accessibility, or digital learning support.
Experience working in a higher education setting.
Certifications/Licensures
Certification in instructional technology or design, accessibility, or digital learning support.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Strong knowledge of WCAG, ADA, Section 504/508, universal design, and accessible digital pedagogy.
Demonstrated experience with accessibility checking tools, including YuJa Panorama or similar platforms.
Familiarity with LMS ecosystems (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas) and associated instructional technology.
Excellent communication, collaboration, facilitation, and training skills.
Ability to quickly adapt new computer technologies as they become available, and keep pace with changing educational and training needs.
Ability to maintain calm under pressure.
Ability to meet deadlines on an ongoing basis.
Experience in in-person and remote training for individuals as well as large groups.
Experience with public speaking.
Proficiency in Office 365 Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Proficiency in Zoom and other video conferencing software.
Travel
Travel to various Touro campuses, seminars, conferences as needed
Working Conditions
Extensive time sitting and standing.
Extensive use of computers and participation in Zoom meetings.
Ability to lift 5 pounds.
Maximum Salary
USD $80,000.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary
USD $64,000.00/Yr.
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Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

Full range of Health Plans
Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
Dependent Care and Transit Programs
Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability programs
Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
Employee Assistance Program
Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
Generous Paid Time Off
Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
Annual Holiday Schedule