Western Governors University · 1 day ago
Technical Accessibility Specialist II
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $119K/yr
5+ years expWestern Governors University is committed to expanding access to higher education through innovative online degree programs. The Technical Accessibility Specialist II will conduct audits and accessibility tests, provide expert guidance on accessibility issues, and develop strategies to enhance compliance with accessibility standards.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Runs audits and accessibility tests on the university’s platforms and products for conformance with the current version of WCAG
Has expertise in using screen readers and other assistive technologies such as JAWS, Dragon, & NVDA (Non-Visual Desktop Access)
Creates and implements with guidance a remediation plan for university platforms and products
Prepares evaluation documentation for communication with university stakeholders and product teams
Provides expert accessibility guidance to designers, product managers, developers, and business partners to influence product development
Maintains strong knowledge of accessibility industry trends, innovations, and solutions, as well as accessibility-related standards, laws, and management strategies
Develops guidelines for architects, designers, and developers to aid in compliance with the current version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
Trains/coaches colleagues in one-on-one and in small or large group environments on ADA awareness, implementing solutions, and to foster innovation through accessibility
Consults with colleagues to solve challenging accessibility barriers
Develops, documents, and assists in implementing team processes and procedures with regard to accessibility
Assists with the research, development, and maintenance of the accessibility evaluation methodology
Assists with the training and mentoring of new team members
Handles more complex and high-exposure accessibility projects and initiatives
Networks with accessibility industry professionals
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Assistive Technology, User Experience, Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Information Design, or another related field
5 years of experience in the accessibility field
Broad knowledge of WCAG, Section 508, and ADA
Ability to read and interpret HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and explain accessibility best practices
Working knowledge with accessibility best practices on mobile platforms, both IOS and Android
Ability to confidently navigate multiple environments in one screen reader and understand how a screen reader interacts with user agent elements
Understands how various types of disabilities experience digital environments and how to design accessible digital spaces
Ability to accurately collect data and analyze it to identify areas of process and performance improvement
Ability to understand and explain technical and user experience issues in simple and concise language
Ability to research complex topics and find answers to questions independently
Ability to work on team projects under the direction of senior team members
Ability to study and comprehend complex technical documentation (WCAG 2.x AA, Section 508)
Self-initiative and self-motivation
Ability to self-manage daily tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently without supervision, and as part of a team
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects at a time
Preferred
Experience as an accessibility specialist, user experience designer, interaction designer, user interface designer, information architect, user experience researcher, or similar role
IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
Intermediate knowledge of ADA standards (WCAG), Section 508, and VPATs
Experience using accessibility testing tools (Evinced, WAVE, Axe, Chrome DevTools) and assistive technologies, such as screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
Experience with ARIA markup, knowledge of JavaScript, semantic HTML
Benefits
Bonuses
Medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare
Health savings account and flexible spending account
Basic and voluntary life insurance
Disability coverage
Accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
Legal and identity theft coverage
Retirement savings plan
Wellbeing program
Discounted WGU tuition
Flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual
Flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual
11 paid holidays
Other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave
Company
Western Governors University
Western Governors University focuses on improving lives by creating pathways to opportunity for its students.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Kauffman Foundation
2025-05-08Grant
Leadership Team
Stephen Herzig
Vice President of Enterprise Solutions
Kacey Thorne
Senior Director, Academic Strategic Initiatives
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