Digital Accessibility Analyst

University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama is seeking a Digital Accessibility Analyst to evaluate and improve the accessibility of campus technologies, digital assets, and websites using manual testing, automated tools, and assistive technologies.

The analyst prioritizes accessibility issues, recommends improvements, supports adoption of accessible technology, and provides guidance to campus stakeholders through data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience with digital accessibility across campus tech.
• Familiarity with WCAG 2.1+ and accessibility laws.
• Experience testing with assistive technologies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, document, and track digital accessibility using audit tools and assistive technology.
• Prioritize and address accessibility concerns in digital resources and applications.
• Support acquisition and adoption of accessible technology solutions.
• Provide accessibility guidance to campus stakeholders.
• Use data collection, analysis, and reporting to improve accessibility status.

Skills

Digital accessibility

WCAG 2.1+

Assistive tech

Manual testing

Automated tools

Data analysis

Stakeholder guidance

Project management

Web & mobile

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JAWS

NVDA

ZoomText

Job description

The company is hiring a Digital Accessibility Analyst to evaluate and improve the accessibility of campus technologies, digital assets, and websites using manual testing, automated tools, and assistive technologies. The analyst prioritizes accessibility issues, recommends improvements, supports the adoption of accessible technology, and provides guidance to campus stakeholders.

Highlights

• Evaluate, document, and track digital accessibility using audit tools and assistive technology
• Prioritize and address accessibility concerns in digital resources and applications
• Support acquisition and adoption of accessible technology solutions
• Provide accessibility guidance to campus stakeholders
• Use data collection, analysis, and reporting to improve accessibility status
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 or greater standards and digital accessibility laws
• Experience with accessible web, application, and mobile development including coding
• Preferred experience includes higher education, project management, and professional certification in digital accessibility
• Familiarity with assistive technologies such as JAWS, NVDA, ZoomText, and adaptive navigation strategies
• Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher and digital accessibility experience