Digital Accessibility Specialist (Staff Wage)

University of Virginia

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About The Position

As a critical member of the Office of Equal Opportunity & Civil Rights team, the wage Digital Accessibility Specialist serves as a subject matter expert on the university’s strategic efforts to provide accessible information and communications technology (ICT) to the university community. Reporting to the University Chief Accessibility Officer, this position works in collaboration with key partners to assist in a collective effort to proactively and systemically address University ICT accessibility, ensure compliance, and improve the usability of ICT resources and related services. The wage Specialist exercises high levels of decision making in order to provide guidance and support to the University community. This position is six months limited; however, it could be extended depending on funding.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience required. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to assist schools, offices, and departments in meeting University policy IRM-008, the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the DOJ Title II final ruling on Digital Accessibility, Virginia code § 2.2-35, and other federal and state laws and regulations related to digital accessibility.
• Collaborate with university partners in auditing and evaluating digital assets and services in use, as well as those being developed, considered for acquisition, or implemented;
• Review and assess third-party vendor Accessibility Conformance Reports, including the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT);
• With supervisor, provide guidance, and feedback to schools, departments and units in understanding their obligations under the applicable laws and University policies listed above; as well as to developers and vendors of digital content, services, and applications on accessible design and development practices.
• Provide guidance in digital accessibility tools and training to University schools and units;
• Serve on University committees related to digital accessibility, as assigned.
• Maintain knowledge of current accessible development practices and trends to serve as one of the university’s subject matter experts, and staying updated on accessibility solutions;
• Review and audit University websites using various tools and provide feedback and solutions to relevant stakeholders to address any accessibility or usability issue.
• Dependent on funding, supervision of student employees for document remediation efforts;
• Assist the ADA Team in responding to contacts and barrier reports.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level