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Digital Accessibility 

Digital Accessibility Consultants support the development, adoption, procurement, implementation and management of accessible Information and Communication Technology (ICT). To support the University’s commitment to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and section 504/508 of the Rehabilitation Act, accessibility services include, but are not limited to, implementation and consultation on conformance to University accessibility policies, training faculty and staff with the development of accessibility skills, and collaboration with University administrators, cross-functional teams, developers, faculty, staff, administrative and academic units, and campuses; consult on, test, and verify the accessibility of ICT; communicate with vendors on the accessibility of ICT adopted or procured; evaluate assistive technology and accessibility testing tools; investigate new technologies and provide recommendations for accessible implementation.

• Consult with University campuses, colleges, units, faculty, and staff on ICT accessibility
• Work with units, faculty, and staff to analyze and consult on the development, adoption, procurement, implementation, and management of accessible ICT and remediation of ICT accessibility issues
• Analyze accessibility documentation; review and test ICT for accessibility
• Communicate and collaborate with vendors on ICT accessibility issues
• Develop strategies for providing accessibility training and coordinate training programs across multiple units and platforms; provide custom training on various accessibility topics
• Audit ICT for accessibility and consult on Equally Effective Alternative Access Plans when it is not currently technically feasible for audited ICT to be accessible
• Research new technologies and provide recommendations for best practices for implementing these accessible new technologies as well as assistive technology options
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 6
• Minimum – $42,100.00
• MidPoint – $51,600.00
• Maximum – $61,000.00