Accessibility Document Specialist

**Department**

CIRT, Instructional Design

**Compensation**

$18.00 to Negotiable Hourly

**General Description / Primary Purpose**

The Accessibility Document Specialist provides Section 508 compliant document remediation support with an emphasis on PDF, MS Suite, and Canvas content remediation. The Specialist will convert documents to ensure accessibility to people with disabilities in compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1AA), PDF guidelines, and institutional standards.

**Job Functions**

* Convert and format documents to be readable by assistive technology devices.

* Perform Section 508 document evaluation and remediation.

* Apply appropriate tags to documents for accessibility.

* Maintain visual attributes of the original documents after remediation.

* Create accessible PDF forms and tables.

* Evaluate documents for color contrast.

* Write alternative text.

* Work within assigned deadlines.

* Use ClickUp or other project management software to record and organize work.

* Maintain an archive of completed work.

* Perform other duties as assigned and/or required.

**Required Qualifications**

Bachelor's degree or a high school diploma and 4+ years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.

**Departmental Requirements**

Ideal candidate will enjoy learning new technologies, working collaboratively, and finding solutions to unique technical challenges.

**Statement(s) of Understanding**

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). This position has been designated as a CSA because it involves significant responsibility for student and campus activities and/or responsibility for campus security. As such, any person in this position must report to the University Police Department a crime or an incident that might be a crime that he/she becomes aware of. This position has a reporting requirement because the University believes that responsibility for students, campus activities and/or campus security will make the holder of this position someone members of the University community will see as an authority figure and someone to whom they can seek help. A CSA is not expected to investigate or determine whether a criminal incident actually took place. A CSA ’ s responsibility is a duty to report. All positions designated as CSAs are required to complete an online or in - person training session. For more information concerning training or CSA designations, please contact the Clery Act Compliance Manager at (904) 620-1423 or [email protected].

**Equal Opportunity**

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

**Carnegie**

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.