Digital Accessibility Specialist — Training & Campus Impact

University of North Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Texas is seeking a Digital Accessibility Specialist in Denton to advance digital accessibility across courses, websites, documents, and instructional materials.

The role partners with students, faculty, and staff to identify barriers, provide consultation, and develop sustainable accessibility practices, with opportunities to supervise student employees and coordinate accommodations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA and familiarity with WCAG 2.2 or current accessibility guidance.
• Ability to develop and deliver digital accessibility training and provide guidance to faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide digital accessibility consultation and support to students, faculty, and staff.
• Evaluate digital materials and coordinate remediation to improve accessibility.
• Develop and deliver training, resources, and technical assistance on accessibility practices.
• Collaborate across departments to advance digital accessibility across the UNT Denton campus and system.
• Maintain documentation and support coordinating accommodations for students with disabilities.

Skills

Digital accessibility

WCAG knowledge

Assistive technology

Training facilitation

Communication skills

Project management

Collaboration

Policy and standards

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

PDF

Job description

University of North Texas is seeking a Digital Accessibility Specialist in Denton to advance digital accessibility across courses, websites, documents, and instructional materials.

The role partners with students, faculty, and staff to identify barriers, provide consultation, and develop sustainable accessibility practices, with opportunities to supervise student employees and coordinate accommodations as needed.