Digital Accessibility Analyst (Hybrid)

University Of Michigan • Flint, MI

393d • $60,800 - $76,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Digital Accessibility Analyst at the University of Michigan-Flint is responsible for ensuring that the university's digital assets comply with federal accessibility guidelines and institutional policies. This role involves conducting accessibility audits, developing policies, providing training, and fostering a culture of accessibility across the university. The analyst will collaborate with various teams to enhance user experience for all individuals, particularly those with disabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, human-computer interaction, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three or more years of experience in digital accessibility compliance, software quality assurance, web development, or a related field.
• Experience with digital accessibility standards.
• Experience developing documentation, protocols, templates, and workflows for testing and compliance processes.
• Experience collaborating with diverse teams, including campus partners, developers, designers, and project managers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accessibility audits of websites, applications, and enterprise software systems to ensure compliance with WCAG, ADA, and Section 508 standards.
• Resolve accessibility barriers in collaboration with development teams and campus partners.
• Develop accessibility policies and best practices that align with institutional commitments and legal requirements.
• Ensure that accessibility considerations are incorporated into all software contracts, including upgrades to existing software, renewals, and new purchases.
• Provide training and resources to campus partners on digital accessibility best practices and compliance requirements.
• Advocate for universal digital accessibility compliance to ensure proper user experience for all individuals.
• Stay current on evolving accessibility regulations, updating processes and tools as needed.
• Establish processes and protocols to monitor the accessibility of digital assets and track all remediation efforts.
• Report regularly on accessibility compliance status to campus partners and provide recommendations on continuous improvement strategies.

Benefits

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
• Comprehensive health insurance options.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members and dependent tuition support for qualified dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees