Hybrid Senior Digital Accessibility Lead

Agupdate; Davis, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources seeks a Senior Digital Accessibility Analyst to lead technology accessibility assessments, vendor reviews, and the integration of accessibility requirements into planning and procurement. This 100% fixed position in IT Services supports hybrid work arrangements within California.

The role emphasizes WCAG 2.1 AA, ADA Title II, Section 504/508 compliance, and collaboration with Procurement, Legal, HR, and business units to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of accessibility evaluation methodologies, remediation techniques, and testing practices for digital technologies.
• Advanced experience conducting accessibility evaluations of websites, applications, software, SaaS platforms, or other digital technology solutions.
• Advanced knowledge of ADA Title II, Section 504, Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, and accessibility requirements applicable to higher education or public-sector environments.
• Experience reviewing VPATs, ACRs, and third-party software accessibility documentation.
• Advanced knowledge & experience conducting accessibility testing using manual and automated testing methods, assistive technologies, and accessibility evaluation tools.
• Experience providing accessibility consultation to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accessibility evaluations of websites, applications, software, digital tools, and third-party technology solutions.
• Evaluate accessibility conformance to WCAG 2.1 AA, ADA Title II, Section 504, and 508, per University policies.
• Perform testing using assistive technologies including screen readers and keyboard-only navigation.
• Develop technical specifications and maintain accessibility testing methodologies and documentation standards.
• Validate vendor remediation efforts and accessibility improvements.

Skills

Accessibility testing

VPAT/ACR reviews

Assistive technologies

Stakeholder consultation

Testing methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources seeks a Senior Digital Accessibility Analyst to lead technology accessibility assessments, vendor reviews, and the integration of accessibility requirements into planning and procurement. This 100% fixed position in IT Services supports hybrid work arrangements within California.

The role emphasizes WCAG 2.1 AA, ADA Title II, Section 504/508 compliance, and collaboration with Procurement, Legal, HR, and business units to ensure