Accessibility Technologist - Information Technology Services
About The Position
The Accessibility Technologist works closely with the Campus Information Security Officer, Assistant Campus Information Security Officer, Information Technology Services staff, academic and administrative departments, faculty, instructional designers, procurement staff, and disability-related support units. The Accessibility Technologist collaborates with CSU peers, higher education accessibility communities, and technology vendors to remain current on emerging accessibility standards, technologies, and best practices. #CalPolyITS This position is eligible for remote work pursuant to Cal Poly’s Telecommuting and Remote Work Guidelines and the CSU policy requiring that all work be performed within the State of California. Information Technology Services (ITS) is a fast-moving team that is responsible for helping Cal Poly achieve academic excellence through developing and implementing learning, teaching, and administrative solutions which leverage technology that align with strategic goals and objectives. With a focus on continuous improvement, ITS fosters innovation, supports continuous learning, and develops people to their full potential. Our team of more than 180 professionals works in a DevOps environment to shape the technology landscape at Cal Poly.
Requirements
- Strong analytical skills, thorough and advanced knowledge of accessibility technology concepts, inclusive design principles, universal design for learning, and accessibility best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to independently apply advanced judgment to resolve complex technical accessibility issues.
- Demonstrated experience conducting accessibility audits, assessments, and remediation for web content, digital documents, and applications.
- Advanced skill in utilizing assistive technologies and accessibility evaluation tools in an educational or enterprise environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state accessibility laws, regulations, and standards, and the ability to interpret and apply them in a higher education context.
- Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience.
- Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
- An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Benefits
- health, dental and vision insurance
- retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System
- educational benefits for eligible employees
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Job Type
Full-time
