Accessibility Specialist, Education

CFA Institute; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CFA Institute seeks an Accessibility Specialist to enhance usability in digital learning content by ensuring compliance with global accessibility standards. This hands-on role focuses on auditing materials, advising content teams, and maintaining documentation, crucial for delivering inclusive education globally. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in WCAG and assistive technologies and will influence how learning content is developed.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous leave and time off

Competitive retirement plans

Flexible work options

Wellness and educational support programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in digital accessibility, ideally in education.
• Deep expertise in WCAG and Section 508.
• Able to explain accessibility needs to non-experts.

Responsibilities

• Audit digital learning content for accessibility compliance.
• Identify accessibility issues and provide recommendations.
• Serve as the primary accessibility expert within the Education division.

Skills

Digital accessibility

Assistive technologies

Communication skills

Education

CPACC or similar accessibility certification

Tools

Canvas

Screen readers

PDF accessibility tools

Microsoft Office accessibility features

Job description

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about inclusive digital content? Do you have a strong grasp of accessibility standards and want to apply that expertise to support learners worldwide? Are you looking for a focused, impactful role that improves educational access at scale?

About the Role

CFA Institute is seeking an Accessibility Specialist (formal title: Associate Manager, Accessibility) to help ensure our learning content meets global accessibility standards. This role plays a key part in reviewing and advising on digital learning materials to enhance usability for all learners. You’ll audit content, identify accessibility issues, recommend improvements, and ensure our learning platforms—such as Canvas—remain compliant and inclusive.

This is a hands-on, specialist role where your deep understanding of accessibility standards will directly shape how we deliver inclusive learning. You won’t be writing code or designing interfaces—but your guidance will be critical in identifying issues, advising on improvements, and empowering content teams to get accessibility right from the start.

Location: Fully remote eligible (London preferred; US East Coast considered)

What You’ll Do

• Audit digital learning content across formats (PDF, EPUB, LMS) to ensure compliance with WCAG and global standards

• Identify accessibility issues and provide expert recommendations for remediation

• Partner with internal teams to embed accessibility principles into content development workflows

• Stay abreast of evolving accessibility regulations and ensure proactive compliance

• Maintain accessibility review documentation and communicate progress to stakeholders

• Serve as the primary accessibility expert within the Education division, driving quality and consistency across platforms

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in digital accessibility, ideally within education, EdTech, or a standards-driven environment

• Mastery of assistive technologies, including screen readers (e.g. JAWS, NVDA), voice recognition, and other accessibility tools — you will be the sole expert in this area

• Deep expertise and hands-on application of WCAG, Section 508, and related global accessibility guidelines

• Practical knowledge of Canvas or similar LMS, and content formats including PDF, EPUB, and Microsoft Office with accessibility features

• Experience advising on accessibility for complex content types (e.g., MathML, accessible equations)

• Excellent communication skills — able to explain accessibility needs clearly to non-experts and influence without authority

• Preferred: CPACC or similar accessibility certification

Why Join Us?

• Join a team that supports CFA Institute’s mission to make high-quality financial education accessible to all

• Be the go-to subject matter expert in a focused technical area with a high degree of autonomy

• Influence how inclusive learning content is developed and delivered globally

At CFA Institute, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring process. In compliance with wage transparency laws in many of the jurisdictions in which we recruit, we provide the following information regarding compensation for this position:

ExpectedsalaryRange: UK £55,000- £65,000 / US $80,000-90,000 per year. Allsalaryranges are subject to adjustment based on location, experience, education, and other factors relevant to the position. Other benefits include eligibility for annual incentives, 12% 401k/pension employer contribution, and competitive medical benefits.

About CFA Institute

CFA Institute are the global leader in investment excellence and ethics. With nearly 200,000 charterholders across 160 markets, we drive professional growth, ethical behavior, and better markets. We care about our employees’ well-being, offering industry-leading benefits like:

• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family

• Generous leave and time off

• Competitive retirement plans

• Flexible work options

• Wellness, education, and support programs

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to click “Apply” and complete our three-minute application.

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Important Message: Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as CFA Institute cannot make assumptions about your education, experience, or location. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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