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Digital Accessibility Specialist

Employer
University of Houston
Location
Houston, TX

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Administrative Jobs
Technology, Analysts & Programming
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
Organization
Digital Accessibility monitors campus digital accessibility of digital content and assists in the management of day-to-day operations of the Universitys Digital Accessibility Program.
1.    Supports the Executive Director of Digital Accessibility in the development, implementation, and monitoring of digital accessibility for the Learning Management System, web content and digital documents.

2.Participates in the accessibility evaluations of digital products for possible purchase and deployment, including review and evaluation of vendor-provided responses (such as VPATs). Must have ability and willingness to learn accessibility process and understand federal and state accessibility requirements.

3.Serves on accessibility committees and task forces as a representative of the unit.

4.Participates in special projects, facilitates training activities and prepares a variety of statistical reports as needed.

5.Participates in working groups where various teams collaborate on Accessibility issues. Teams could include, but are not limited to, IT services, instructional designers, faculty and web development.

6.Participates in the review and maintenance of guidelines, best practices and standards related to designing and maintaining accessible websites, IT software, systems and online materials in compliance with Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 213 and federal ADA regulations.

7.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
 

 

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Description
Bachelors and 3 years experience

Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4-year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

Additional Job Posting Information: 

Requires a minimum of one (1) year of transferrable or similar job-related experience.  Must have an ability or willingness to learn digital accessibility concepts, procedures, policies, and laws. Candidate must be able to problem solve and be willing to learn how to evaluate and solve accessibility-related issues for students and employees.

 



Organization: H0020 Equal Opportunity Services
Employee Status: Regular/Benefits
Job Posting: Mar 14, 2023, 3:35:34 PM

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