Coordinator of Disability Training Programs and Communications

* Research and develop training content on behalf of SDS for students, staff, parents, and/or faculty.* Create accessible training materials on disability and accessibility related topics; disability culture, etc.* Collaborate with campus stakeholders to host programs and training on disability and accessibility topics.* Consult with campus partners on accessible events and programming, and model best practices for accessible events.* Plan, coordinate, and advertise all SDS events to the campus community* Create annual disability awareness campaigns* Record and make accessible video content* Manage SDS website, YouTube Channel, and social media presence* Participate in and attend campus-wide events to ensure accessibility and disability are addressed/represented* Survey and collect data on key performance indicators and suggest changes* Prepare financial and/or administrative reports; contributes data for annual and other program reports;* May assist the Director in managing the budget, monitoring and reconciling accounts, and purchases related to specific portfolio.* Uses moderate/solid understanding and experience to administer the delivery of services to program participants and/or beneficiaries.* Has moderate/high levels of interactions with faculty, researchers and staff for committee work or information.* Performs other related work as needed.* Experience in training and educating diverse audiences.* Experience managing complex projects with competing priorities.* Experience working with individuals with disabilities.* Administrative experience within a university setting.* Prior experience with workflow tracking software.* Experience in project management and advertisement.* Experience managing websites and/or organizational social media accounts.* Experience establishing rapport and managing relationships with various internal and external stakeholders on specific business tasks and processes.* Experience documenting processes and procedures; communicating verbally and in writing.* Exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of work.* Advanced organizational and time management skills.* Outstanding oral and written communication abilities, tailored for diverse audiences.* Thorough understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), specifically as they relate to individuals with disabilities in higher education.* Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher), Google Workspace, Box, and other relevant office software.* Demonstrated experience managing professional social media accounts, including content creation and audience engagement.* Demonstrated ability to build and maintain multi-page websites, ideally with experience in accessible web design.* Solid knowledge of digital accessibility standards and best practices for creating inclusive content.* Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.* Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative and sound judgement.* Proven ability to establish rapport with colleagues and students while maintaining strict confidentiality.* Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and consistently meet deadlines.* Demonstrated commitment to fostering disability inclusion and advancing equitable practices within higher education.* Project management skills, including planning, coordinating resources, monitoring progress, and delivering results within established timelines.* Ability to use computers extensively for more than 6 hours at a time.* Ability to learn and use computers, software, assistive technology, and office equipment.* Ability to read, think, problem solve, and exercise reasonable judgement.* Ability to implement consistently multiple-step processes, provide technical support, and train people of diverse abilities.When applying, the document(s) **MUST** be uploaded via the **My Experience** page, in the section titled **Application Documents** of the application.The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired scholars to our global campuses, where ideas are born that challenge and change the world.We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students in the College develop critical, analytic, and writing skills in our rigorous, interdisciplinary core curriculum. Through graduate programs, students test their ideas with UChicago scholars, and become the next generation of leaders in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government.To learn more about the university click here #J-18808-Ljbffr