Web Accessibility Specialist

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Job no: 536471

Work type: Classified Staff

Location: Eugene, OR

Categories: Information Technology

Department: Information Services

Classification: Info Technology Consultant 3

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: $30.59 - $49.58 per hour

FTE: 1.0

Remote/Hybrid eligible

Review of Applications Begins: April 6, 2026; open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application including an online application, a current resume, and a cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications in bulleted list format. Resume and cover letter submissions should meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards.

Department Summary:
Information Services (IS) is the central IT unit at the University of Oregon providing services to campus including Customer Experience, Applications & Middleware, Information Security, and Technology Infrastructure. The UO is a respected research university with a strong liberal arts foundation and commitment to cultural diversity and environmental responsibility.

Position Summary:
The Web Accessibility Specialist supports UO’s commitment to digital accessibility by evaluating and consulting on the accessibility of university websites, web systems, and mobile applications. Responsibilities include conducting manual and automated accessibility evaluations, providing expert-level training and consulting, managing scanning tools, tracking compliance, advising on best practices, supporting remediation, and developing tailored accessibility materials. Expertise in WCAG 2.1 AA, assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver), HTML, CSS, and ARIA is required.

Minimum Requirements:
AA degree or equivalent coursework in computer science, information systems, educational technology, communications or related fields and at least one year of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Two or more years of professional experience conducting manual WCAG 2.1 AA evaluations, proficiency with screen readers and automated scanning tools, experience communicating accessibility results, and creating training materials.

Salary and Benefits:
$30.59 - $49.58 per hour. The University offers a robust benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits for details.

Equal Opportunity:
The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to diversity and compliance with ADA. Reasonable accommodations are available. Contact [email protected] or 541-346-5112 for accommodation requests.

Background check required. This position is represented by SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.