Digital Accessibility Specialist

Position Title:

Digital Accessibility Specialist

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:

DHS Trusted Tester, CPACC or similar certificationFamiliar with current assistive technology, accessible gaming, user experience (UX), inclusive design, and course development best practicesKnowledge of WAI-ARIA, UAAG, and ATAG specificationsKnowledge of ADA, Section 508, Section 504 and WCAG 2.0/2.1Experience with event coordinating, planning, or schedulingExperience with ServiceNow ticketing system or similar ticketing systems

Job Description:

Summary

Information Technology Services has a unique opportunity to champion digital accessibility on campus through the role of Digital Accessibility Specialist (Job Profile: Program Specialist I) .

• Are you an effective communicator that leverages collaboration software and systems?
• Do you enjoy exploring new processes through a lens of compliance?
• Does identifying and removing barriers to implement IT accessibility laws, policies, and best practices excite you?

Then you sound like who we’re looking for!

As a Digital Accessibility Specialist, you will connect ISU’s digital accessibility policy to content developers by:

• Providing consultation to creators of course materials and campus resources
• Coordinating training on accessible courses, websites, and digital media
• Evaluating websites, applications, games, course materials, and other digital products for accessibility compliance
• Partnering with vendors to test and troubleshoot digital accessibility issues
• Researching and recommending new tools and resources

If these responsibilities sound appealing, but you don’t feel confident you have all the desired or preferred skills, we still encourage you to apply. Our team will support pursuit of certifications and provide training to those with the collaborative and detail-oriented work style we’re looking for.

This position can work remote but must reside in the state of Iowa.

Level Guidelines

• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
• May provide guidance to students

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS806

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • This job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.

Original Posting Date:

August 9, 2023

Posting Close Date:

August 20, 2023

Job Requisition Number:

R12656