Digital Accessibility & Licensing Analyst

Inside Higher Ed; Columbus (OH); Vor Ort; USD 36.892 - 41.328; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for professional development

Zusammenfassung

A prominent educational institution in Columbus is looking for a Digital Accessibility & Licensing Analyst to join their Libraries team. The successful candidate will evaluate and ensure the accessibility of electronic resources, conduct reviews using assistive technologies, and communicate findings to vendors. Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in user support for web applications. The position offers an hourly rate of $26.78 to $30.00 and a commitment to progressive accessibility practices.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience with software and web applications is necessary.
• Strong communication skills with diverse audiences.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate vendor platforms for accessibility compliance.
• Communicate results to vendors and document solutions.
• Consult on accessibility during the licensing process.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

User support

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in education, disability studies, computer science, web development

Tools

Website accessibility tools

Assistive technologies

Jobbeschreibung

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Digital Accessibility & Licensing Analyst

Job Title: Digital Accessibility & Licensing Analyst

Department: Libraries | Content and Access

The Ohio State University Libraries seeks an innovative and analytical person to fill the position of Digital Access and Licensing Analyst. The person in this position will be an integral part of the Electronic Resources Management team and will focus on evaluating the accessibility of Libraries' purchased electronic resources. Pending the completion of required training and certification by OSU’s Digital Accessibility Center, the position will perform accessibility reviews of third‑party vendor electronic resource platforms and communicate results to support the Digital Accessibility Policy. Evaluations will determine if new and existing platforms (databases, e‑journals, e‑books) meet the University's minimum digital accessibility standards (MDAS) (https://accessibility.osu.edu/digital-accessibility-policy/minimum-digital-accessibility-standards/), currently based on WCAG 2.1 AA. This position performs the accessibility functions of the electronic resources acquisitions workflow, including:

• Evaluates vendor platforms and services using accessibility tools and assistive technologies to determine compliance with University MDAS.
• Communicates results of evaluations and institutional expectations to vendors and documents outcomes.
• Monitors vendor digital accessibility compliance through regular follow‑up and evaluations.
• Collaborates with the eResources Licensing Coordinator to ensure accessibility workflows meet requirements of Digital Accessibility policy.
• Consults within Libraries and consortia as a subject‑matter expert on digital accessibility as appropriate.

The position also provides support for the licensing program by consulting during the licensing process to ensure license terms address documented accessibility issues, and occasionally assisting with license organization and ERM maintenance. May serve as a designated Digital Accessibility Coordinator. This position reports to the eResources Licensing Coordinator (Contracts Manager) and will be located at the Libraries Tech Center on west campus. Consistently demonstrates commitment to our values and promotes an organizational culture of Discovery, Connection, Equity, Integrity, and Stewardship (https://library.osu.edu/strategic-directions) as well as dedication to advance the work of the Content & Access unit. All other duties as assigned.

University Libraries’ faculty and staff embrace Ohio State’s Shared Values and strive to enact the behaviors guided by those values in all that we do. This position is dedicated to advancing the culture of University Libraries and the work of Content and Access. All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, disability studies, computer science, web development, or other related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience testing, troubleshooting or providing user support for software, web applications or library vendor products.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Experience managing multi‑step processes and tracking results.
• Experience managing multiple deadlines and tracking progress.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with a variety of audiences (internal and external partners, vendors).

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with website accessibility tools and assistive technologies, such as screen readers.
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and website design concepts.
• Experience with higher education institutions, especially libraries.

Additional Information

The posting range for this position is $26.78-$30.00 per hour.

Ohio State will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Function: Information Technology

Sub-Function: Systems Accessibility

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level: S1

Please submit cover letter and resume with the online application.

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Location: Kinnear Rd, 1165 (0932)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

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