Digital Accessibility Compliance Analyst

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri, within the Division of Information Technology, seeks a Business Technology Analyst - Digital Accessibility to advance WCAG compliance across the UM System. The role includes evaluating third-party software, reviewing VPATs/HECVATs, and embedding accessibility in IT procurement.

The ideal candidate will coordinate with campus teams, stay current on accessibility legislation, and support outreach through the Digital Accessibility Community of Practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in digital accessibility compliance in higher education or public sector.
• Hands-on knowledge of WCAG 2.1/2.2 and Section 508 standards.
• Experience interpreting VPATs and HECVATs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate software, platforms, and services for accessibility conformance per WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA and 508.
• Review VPATs/HECVATs to assess accessibility claims.
• Embed accessibility requirements in RFPs, contracts, and purchasing decisions.
• Collaborate with academic/administrative departments to support accessible environments.
• Document evaluations, risk ratings, and remediation with vendors.
• Stay current on ADA, Section 504/508, and WCAG standards.
• Support UM System accessibility initiatives and training.
• Assist campus reps via the Digital Accessibility Community of Practice.

Skills

HTML

CSS

ARIA

NVDA

JAWS

VoiceOver

Accessibility testing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

TeamDynamix

ServiceNow

PDF accessibility tools

Job description

University of Missouri, within the Division of Information Technology, seeks a Business Technology Analyst - Digital Accessibility to advance WCAG compliance across the UM System. The role includes evaluating third-party software, reviewing VPATs/HECVATs, and embedding accessibility in IT procurement.

The ideal candidate will coordinate with campus teams, stay current on accessibility legislation, and support outreach through the Digital Accessibility Community of Practice.