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SUNY Delhi · 3 months ago

Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Support Specialist

Delhi, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$57K/yr - $57K/yr

2+ years exp

SUNY Delhi is committed to digital inclusion and equity, seeking an Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Support Specialist. The role involves ensuring digital environments are accessible for individuals with disabilities by reviewing websites, learning management systems, and other digital resources for compliance with accessibility standards.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Evaluate digital content, software, and web applications for accessibility compliance and usability for individuals with disabilities

Collaborate with web developers, instructional designers, faculty, IT staff, procurement, and other stakeholders to integrate accessibility best practices into digital resource development and selection

Conduct audits and remediation of institutional websites, documents, media, and applications using accessibility evaluation tools and manual testing techniques

Provide training, consultation, and technical assistance on digital accessibility standards, including WCAG, ADA, and Section 508, to campus departments and content creators

Support procurement processes by evaluating third-party technology and VPATs (Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates) and performing manual testing to determine accessibility risks and remediation strategies

Stay current on legal requirements, industry trends, and best practices in digital accessibility in higher education

Assist with the development and implementation of institution-wide accessibility policies, strategic plans, and conformance tracking systems

Document and maintain records of audits, evaluations, and accessibility-related communications

Qualification

Digital accessibilityWCAG 2.2 AAAccessibility evaluation toolsAssistive technologiesAccessibility certificationLearning management systemsTraining skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Instructional Technology, Accessibility Studies, or a related field

Relevant experience in digital accessibility or assistive technology, preferably in a higher education setting

Working knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, ADA Title II) and assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers, voice recognition software)

Experience with accessibility evaluation tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE, Siteimprove, JAWS, NVDA)

Ability to review and remediate PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and HTML content for accessibility

Strong interpersonal, communication, and training skills

Preferred

Accessibility certification (e.g., CPACC, WAS, or CPWA from IAAP)

2-3 years of experience in digital accessibility, instructional design, usability testing, or universal design for learning (UDL)

Operational knowledge of learning management systems, Adobe, Microsoft Office, assistive technology and auxiliary aids, and multiple operating systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard), media captioning tools, and authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Adobe Creative Suite)

Understanding of procurement processes and vendor accessibility documentation (VPATs)