Digital Accessibility Specialist

George Mason University • Fairfax, VA

51d • $28 - $36 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Digital Accessibility Specialist position reports to the IT Accessibility
Coordinator and plays a pivotal role in ensuring that George Mason University’s
digital environments and instructional technologies are accessible to
individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• BS degree in a technology-related field (e.g., information technology, computer science, instructional technology, assistive technology, etc.) or an equivalent combination of education and experience (some related experience (typically 1+) with a technology-related degree or considerable related experience (typically 3+) without a technology-related degree)
• Understanding of accessibility standards and laws, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and ADA Title II
• Demonstrated experience working with assistive technology (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, Fusion, Dragon Naturally Speaking, VoiceOver, mobile apps, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience evaluating the accessibility of information and technology resources (web-based applications, services, content, etc.) using manual and automated testing tools and assistive technologies (e.g., Jaws, NVDA, Voiceover)
• Demonstrated experience with HTML and CSS
• Experience with web technologies (e.g., Drupal, WordPress, etc.)
• Strong organization and project management skills to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Assistive Technology and/or Accessibility-related certifications (i.e., ATP, IAAP, DHS Trusted Tester, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Demonstrated experience working in higher education
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Demonstrated experience working with a variety of web accessibility testing tools (e.g., WAVE, ANDI, DubBot, color contrast tools, etc.)
• Ability to use Microsoft 365, Acrobat Pro DC, or related authoring tools
• Demonstrated ability to convey complex technical information to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conducts WCAG 2.x conformance testing of Mason websites, web-based resources (e.g., surveys, documents, videos), mobile apps, and non-web-based software applications using manual reviews, automated testing tools, and assistive technologies to ensure they are accessible to people with a broad range of disabilities
• Works with the IT Accessibility Coordinator to establish testing scenarios based on project requirements
• Works with the IT Accessibility Coordinator to establish project requirements and expectations for WCAG conformance testing
• Compiles reports on WCAG conformance failures and make recommendations for prioritizing and remediating identified issues
• Reviews WCAG conformance failures with developers and content authors
• Monitors the resolution of WCAG conformance failures
• Reviews existing and newly acquired academic technologies, including digital learning platforms, instructional tools, and classroom technology for accessibility compliance and work with developers, faculty, instructional designers, etc. to ensure access for students with disabilities
• Develops training resources to assist faculty and staff with understanding how to ensure instructional resources are accessible to individuals with disabilities
• Performs other duties as assigned to support ATI and OACC.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level