Digital Web Accessibility Specialist

**Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):**

Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an Associate's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) and two (2) years of relevant professional experience in digital accessibility, information technology, or a closely related field may be considered. Two (2) years of full-time professional experience in digital accessibility, information technology, or a closely related field. Experience with WCAG 2.2 Level AA guidelines and other relevant accessibility standards. Experience using assistive technologies and accessibility testing tools (e.g., screen readers, WAVE, Axe, JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver). Experience with web technologies, such as HTML or CSS.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

IAAP (International Association of Accessibility Professionals) certification, such as CPACC (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies) or WAS (Web Accessibility Specialist). Experience remediating PDF documents for accessibility using tools such as Adobe Acrobat Pro. Experience with content management systems (CMS), such as OmniUpdate, Modern Campus CMS, Drupal, WordPress, and their accessibility features. Experience with accessibility auditing tools and techniques. Experience developing accessibility training materials and resources. Experience with video captioning and audio description best practices. Experience with legal and regulatory requirements related to digital accessibility in higher education.

**Brief Description of Duties:**

The Digital Web Accessibility Support Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring that the University's digital resources are accessible to everyone. Under the guidance of the Director of AA/EEO, ADA, and Training, or the direction of the Web Accessibility Officer/EIT Coordinator, the Digital Web Accessibility Support Specialist will evaluate websites, web-based applications, and digital documents using various methods, including automated tools and manual assessments. A crucial aspect of this role is staying updated on evolving accessibility standards and best practices, especially within the SUNY system, in order to fulfill the responsibilities associated with the position. Additionally, this role involves collaborating with the Web Accessibility Officer/EIT Coordinator to promote a culture of digital accessibility throughout the organization.

Incumbent must have demonstrated analytical skills and experience in data organization and presentation using spreadsheets. Must have excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to convey technical information effectively to diverse audiences. Incumbent must have ability to review and interpret technical documentation, such as vendor product information, to assess accessibility conformance. Incumbent must have strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

**Remediation & Compliance:**

* Focuses on the practical work required to ensure that the university's digital assets meet accessibility standards.

* Collaborates with site and document owners to remediate existing Stony Brook University websites and digital documents (such as PDFs) to achieve WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance.

* Ensure proper structure, tagging, and the use of alternative text for non-text content, such as images.

* Conduct accessibility audits and provide recommendations for improvements to various departments.

* Verify that digital materials utilize clear fonts and maintain sufficient color contrast.

**Training & Support:**

* Educates and assists the university community in creating accessible content.

* Develops and deliver training programs for university staff on best practices for creating accessible websites and digital materials.

* Serves as a subject matter expert on digital accessibility, offering guidance and support to university departments and content creators.

**Strategy, Policy & Research:**

* Helps to develop university-wide accessibility strategies and staying updated on industry standards.

* Collaborates with the EIT Coordinator, ADA Coordinator, and other stakeholders to develop and implement accessibility policies and procedures.

* Works with the university's marketing and communications team (MarComm) to establish best practices for the content management system (CMS).

* Maintains current knowledge of accessible technologies, relevant laws (such as the ADA and Section 504), and industry best practices.

* Identifies or develop tools and processes to evaluate the accessibility compliance of technology assets, platforms, and services.

Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

**Special Notes:**

This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Non-Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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