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Digital Accessibility and Change Management Specialist

University of Dayton, Ohio

  • Dayton, Ohio
  • 12 days ago

    Highlights

    The position develops and coordinates change management activities and communications that help the University community understand, prepare for and adopt technology changes, with a focus on stakeholder engagement, readiness and adoption across UDit initiatives, services and technology changes. The Digital Accessibility & Change Management Specialist serves as the University’s Digital Accessibility Coordinator, providing campus-wide coordination, training and guidance to support accessible websites, digital documents, multimedia and other digital content.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDayton, Ohio
    IndustryEducation
    Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
    Year Founded1850
    Websitehttp://www.udayton.edu

    Description

    Position Summary:

    Drive meaningful change. Create accessible digital experiences.

    The Digital Accessibility & Change Management Specialist serves as the University’s Digital Accessibility Coordinator, providing campus-wide coordination, training and guidance to support accessible websites, digital documents, multimedia and other digital content.

    The position also supports UDit’s service management and community engagement efforts under the direction of the Director of Service Management and Community Engagement. The position develops and coordinates change management activities and communications that help the University community understand, prepare for and adopt technology changes, with a focus on stakeholder engagement, readiness and adoption across UDit initiatives, services and technology changes.

    In addition, this position supports technology training and helps establish consistent internal documentation practices.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree or three years of relevant experience
    Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical or complex information into clear, audience-focused communications
    Experience supporting organizational change, stakeholder engagement, communications, training or technology adoption
    Strong knowledge of digital accessibility standards and accessible content practices, including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
    Experience supporting digital accessibility across websites, documents, multimedia or other digital content
    Ability to develop and deliver training, presentations and supporting resources
    Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust as needs change
    Strong attention to detail
    Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, project teams, leadership and campus partners

    Preferred Qualifications:

    While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

    Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Organizational Communication, Management Information Systems, or a related field
    Experience supporting organizational change or change management initiatives
    Experience working with a content management system (CMS)
    Experience developing communication and change management plans
    Experience developing and delivering technology training
    Experience working with enterprise technology platforms
    Previous higher education work experience
    ITIL Foundations certification and demonstrated practical application
    Change management training or certification, such as Prosci, or demonstrated practical experience with change management methodologies
    Knowledge of and sensitivity to a Catholic Marianist work environment

    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position. 

    Closing Statement:

    Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.

     

    About Company

    The University of Dayton is a top-tier Catholic, Marianist research university deeply committed to the common good. Our faith is a beacon that guides us – and leads us to act. We value building community and invite people with diverse talents, interests and backgrounds to enrich and advance our common mission. Together, we’re passionately striving to create a brighter tomorrow.

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