Digital Accessibility Specialist

University of Maine System • Orono, ME

3d • $68,000 - $75,000 • Remote

About The Position

The University of Maine System is accepting applications for a Digital
Accessibility Specialist. This position serves as the system-wide subject matter
expert and operational specialist for digital accessibility. This position will
work across all University of Maine System (UMS) campuses to audit digital
assets, advise on procurement, and support the cultural shift toward "accessible
by default" digital content. The Digital Accessibility Specialist is responsible
for accessibility audits, preparing reports, recommendations, and collaborating
with teams to implement accessibility solutions. The Digital Accessibility
Specialist will provide technical assistance and support to the UMS community to
ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and rules,
including ADA Title II (including 2024 updates) and revised Section 508.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in learning design and technology, curriculum and instruction, web development/design, information technology, computer science, or related area.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience focused on digital accessibility required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in learning design and technology, curriculum and instruction, web development/design, information technology, computer science, or related area.
• Professional certification in accessibility such as CPACC or CPWA from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) or Accessible Technology Certified Professional (ATCP) certification.
• Higher education experience working within a university system or academic environment including familiarity with learning management systems such as D2L Brightspace.

Responsibilities

• Accessibility audits
• Preparing reports
• Preparing recommendations
• Collaborating with teams to implement accessibility solutions
• Provide technical assistance and support to the UMS community to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and rules, including ADA Title II (including 2024 updates) and revised Section 508

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance
• Tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents (spouse, domestic partner, and dependent children)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

What This Job Offers

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