Document Accessibility Specialist - Extra Help - ODA

University of Illinois Springfield; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Springfield is seeking a Document Accessibility Specialist to remediate complex documents for WCAG 2.2 AA compliance. You will evaluate PDFs and other materials, test with assistive technologies, and guide faculty and staff in best practices for accessible documents.

The role supports the Digital Accessibility Remediation Team, provides training, and helps develop resources to advance campus-wide accessibility initiatives. Travel up to 10% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2 years of experience with document accessibility or universal design pedagogy/strategies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and remediate complex PDF and similar documents to meet WCAG 2.2 AA and PDF/UA-1 standards.
• Perform QA testing with assistive technologies to verify accessibility.
• Provide technical guidance and training on document remediation to team members.

Skills

Document remediation

Accessibility testing

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

MS Teams/Zoom

Communication skills

WCAG/Section 508/PDF/UA

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Equidox

NVDA/JAWS/VoiceOver

Job description

Posting Category

About UIS

Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu .

Application deadline

10/5/2026

Minimum Starting Salary

$27.00 per hour

Summary

The Document Accessibility Specialist supports the University of Illinois Springfield's commitment to digital accessibility by remediating complex electronic documents to meet accessibility standards. This role focuses on evaluating, correcting, and testing PDFs and other digital materials to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2AA requirements. The specialist also provides technical guidance, training, and one-on-one support to faculty, staff, and members of the Digital Accessibility Remediation Team. In addition, this position contributes to campus-wide accessibility efforts by developing resources and sharing best practices.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluate and remediate electronic documents—primarily complex PDFs and similar file types—using specialized accessibility software and tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Pro, Equidox) to meet WCAG 2.2 AA and PDF/UA-1 standards.
• Perform quality assurance testing of remediated documents using assistive technologies (such as screen readers and keyboard navigation) to verify accessibility compliance and assess the effectiveness of remediation efforts.
• Provide individualized technical support and virtual demonstrations of advanced document remediation techniques to members of the Digital Accessibility Remediation Team using tools such as Microsoft Teams.
• Offer one-on-one consultations, presentations, and practical guidance to faculty and staff on best practices for creating accessible digital documents and instructional materials.
• Develop and maintain digital resources, documentation, and reference materials to support shared knowledge banks and ongoing accessibility training efforts.
• Stay informed of emerging trends, tools, and updates to digital accessibility standards and guidelines; apply this knowledge to continually improve document remediation workflows and practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of institutional digital accessibility initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.

A total of two (2) years’ experience working with document accessibility and/or employing universal design pedagogies/strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

4 years’ additional experience working with document accessibility and/or employing universal design pedagogies/strategies.

Strong and current experience collaborating with or providing support to faculty within a higher education context.

One or more IAAP certifications (e.g., ADS, CPACC, etc.).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to remediate advanced-level issues in documents (e.g., PDFs) and multimedia content.

Advanced-level proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Adobe Acrobat, MS Teams, Zoom, and presentation software.

Knowledge of Canvas, Google Suite, web-based accessibility checking tools, screen readers, captioning tools, keyboard navigation, and database management software.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong understanding of WCAG, Section 508, and PDF/UA-1 standards.

Proficient with accessibility testing tools such as Adobe Acrobat Pro and Equinox, and assistive technologies such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver.

Strong knowledge of document software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Physical Demands

• Sitting : Constantly

Travel Requirements

10% Travel to and from campus for training.

Employment Policies and other information

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities. The University of Illinois System does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their real or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. Visit University of Illinois Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment .

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility .

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State Universities Retirement System

• You do not pay Social Security taxes and your earnings will not be on your Social Security record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.)
• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:
• Social Security benefit and
• Social Security benefit as a spouse
• Please Note: All postings close at 5:00pm CST on the posting close date.***