Technical Assistance Specialist II
About The Position
The Technical Assistance (TA) Specialist II for WebAIM and the National Center on Accessible Digital Educational Materials & Instruction (NCADEMI) at the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP) provides highly qualified digital accessibility technical assistance, as assigned, to WebAIM and NCADEMI constituents. This position is telework-eligible within the state of Utah. Telework outside of the state of Utah is subject to review and approval by the University prior to a job offer being extended. However, services are often provided at the sponsor’s location or other remote sites. We also attend conferences and have remote staff attend on-site meetings occasionally. Exempt positions are eligible for excellent benefits including: 13 paid holidays, earn 22 days of paid vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave per year, 50% tuition reduction for employees and dependents, competitive health benefits packages and a generous contribution into your retirement. View more information here: Summary of Benefits 2025-2026 .
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in relevant fields.
- Demonstrable domain knowledge and expertise in digital accessibility and technical assistance.
- Demonstrated skills in professional verbal and written communication.
- Willingness to travel (air and automobile) independently.
- Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”.
- Names and contact information for at least three professional references to be provided at the beginning of your application in the candidate profile.
- Document size may not exceed 10 MB.
Responsibilities
- Provide TA to support entities aligning with relevant special education and technical accessibility guidelines and laws.
- Conduct in-depth digital accessibility assessments.
- Generate assessment reports and guidance documents.
- Develop and provide technology-supported and on-site trainings, consultations, presentations, and technical assistance sessions.
- Be familiar with and use various assistive technologies, such as common screen readers and speech-to-text software.
- Develop intermediate to advanced technical assistance resources, guides, and articles.
- Support and lead technical assistance programs and initiatives within USU and with USU sponsors.
- Maintain a deep understanding of relevant state and federal guidelines and legal requirements.
- Participate in and contribute to WebAIM/NCADEMI/IDRPP events and activities.
- Follow all relevant internal and USU policies and procedures.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- earn 22 days of paid vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave per year
- 50% tuition reduction for employees and dependents
- competitive health benefits packages
- generous contribution into your retirement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
