Senior Staff Assistant

Buffalo State College, United States

Updated: about 2 hours ago
Location: Buffalo, NEW YORK
Job Type: FullTime
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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 EITA Support Specialist
Budget Title Senior Staff Assistant
Rank SL-3
Line Number 51015
Salary Range SL-3
FTE Full-Time
Negotiating Unit UUP
FLSA Exempt
Department Website
Student Accessibility Services – UDL/EITA
Brief Job Description
  • The Electronic Information & Technology Accessibility (EITA) 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.
  • Participate as a member of the EITA team on campus.
Required Qualifications
  • Master’s degree (Computer science, health and human services, or comparable).
  • Experience working in a learning management system at the higher education level.
  • Knowledge of WCAG (Web Accessibility Guidelines) 2.1AA standards.
  • Knowledge of SUNY EITA (Electronic Information & Technology Accessibility) initiatives.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat products.
  • Excellence in communication and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff and students.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience using Ally in a learning management system.
  • Have prior knowledge or training in the understanding of accessibility standards and UDL.
  • Experience in providing one-on-one and small group training.
  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of the use of assistive technology to test products and educational content as needed.
Anticipated Date of Hire 06/01/2024
Priority Review Date 04/26/2024
Application Deadline Date 05/05/2024
Open Until Filled No
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Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/7417
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 Lydia Kawaler at [email protected] 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.
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