Web Accessibility Coordinator @The University of Texas at Austin

[Hiring] Web Accessibility Coordinator @The University of Texas at Austin

Apr 03, 2025 - The University of Texas at Austin is hiring a remote Web Accessibility Coordinator. 💸 Salary: $55,000 + depending on qualifications. 📍Location: USA.

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Role Description

The Web Accessibility Coordinator will coordinate cross-disciplinary efforts to ensure the University's websites, online courses, and multimedia are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.

Evaluate websites and platforms for accessibility compliance
Create remediation plans
Provide guidance and training to content creators
Collaborate with various departments to promote best practices in digital accessibility
Report and collaborate with the Manager of the Digital Accessibility Center
Manage a team of graduate and undergraduate students
Assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and guidelines for website and application accessibility
Provide training and support to faculty, staff, and students
Ensure compliance with accessibility standards
Align digital accessibility initiatives with the University's broader commitment to serve all users

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Information Technology, Computer Science, Digital Media, Educational Technology, or a related field
Familiarity with relevant legal requirements for digital accessibility, such as Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
Demonstrated experience with web accessibility standards and guidelines, such as WCAG 2.1 AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)
Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web technologies
Experience with accessibility evaluation tools such as Acquia Optimize, SiteImprove, Deque Worldspace WAVE, Axe, or similar
Experience collaborating with developers, designers, and content creators to ensure accessibility is integrated throughout the development process
Experience developing and delivering accessibility training and workshops
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Basic fluency with assistive technologies
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Requirements

Three or more years of experience in web accessibility and associated standards/guidelines, web development, or a related field/subject
Experience working in a higher education environment
Knowledge of research university-specific accessibility challenges
Experience with universal design for learning, user experience (UX) design
Proficiency with the Canvas learning management system

Benefits

Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Training and conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Athletic ticket discounts
Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital metro buses with staff ID card

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