Part Time Digital Accessibility Specialist

NorthWest Arkansas Community College; Arkansas; On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) seeks a Digital Accessibility Specialist for a 12-month, on-campus role at 15-20 hours per week. You will help ensure ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance across digital content and instructional technologies, working with instructional designers and campus partners to evaluate, remediate, and deliver accessible materials.

This role requires a Web Design or Digital Accessibility certification and about 1 year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Certification in Web Design or Digital Accessibility best practices.
• 1 year of experience supporting digital content design, delivery, or learning technologies.
• Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 AA and ADA Title II requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support accessibility improvements for digital content and instructional materials.
• Evaluate documents and media for remediation needs.
• Collaborate with instructional designers and campus partners on remediation workflows.
• Create accessible formats (HTML/Canvas pages, accessible Word/PDF, accessible slide decks).
• Maintain accessibility documentation and audits.

Skills

WCAG familiarity

ADA Title II knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Web Design certification

Digital Accessibility certification

Tools

UDoIt

YuJa

Job description

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

Digital Accessibility Specialist

The Digital Accessibility Specialist is a 12-month, 15-20 hr/wk on campus position, responsible for supporting institutional compliance with ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 AA standards across digital academic content and instructional technologies. This role works with instructional designers, academic leadership, and campus partners to help evaluate, process, and remediate materials for digital accessibility.

Essential Duties:

• Support institutional efforts to improve accessibility of digital academic content in alignment with ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements
• Evaluate documents and media content to determine the correct remediation process
• Collaborate with instructional designers to process documents and media through remediation companies
• Convert or remediate instructional materials into accessible formats as needed (e.g., HTML/Canvas pages, accessible Word/PDF files, accessible slide decks)
• Stay current on developments in digital accessibility standards, instructional accessibility practices, and higher education compliance requirements
• Update accessibility documentation, checklists, examples, and FAQs
• Assist with campus accessibility auditing, remediation tracking, and documentation efforts
• Support faculty and staff use of accessibility evaluation and remediation tools (e.g., UDoIt accessibility tool, YuJa video hosting, document and media remediation workflows)
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the mission of Digital Learning and the College

Rate of Pay: $18.00 Hourly

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certification in Web Design or Digital Accessibility best practices
• 1 year of experience supporting digital content design, delivery, or learning technologies
• Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 AA, ADA Title II, and accessibility evaluation practices for documents and web/LMS content

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience directly supporting digital accessibility in a higher education setting
• Experience coordinating with third-party vendors or document remediation services
• Relevant certification such as IAAP CPACC or WAS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of digital accessibility principles and WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards as applied to instructional content
• Familiarity with ADA Title II requirements for higher education instructional materials and communications
• Ability to review instructional content for accessibility barriers and recommend practical remediation strategies with guidance as needed
• Proficiency with common instructional content formats (HTML, Word, PDF, PowerPoint, video)
• Proficient communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accessibility concepts in clear, faculty-friendly language
• Proficient organizational skills and ability to manage multiple support initiatives simultaneously
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement in digital learning

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:

• Frequently: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding Sitting Standing Walking
• Constantly: Hearing Repetitive motion Talking Viewing computer screens

Environmental Conditions:

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and the surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, it offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training that can lead to careers in business, computer science, art, communications, culinary, nursing, construction and more. NWACC faculty and staff are committed to the success of our students and helping them develop intellectually, personally and interpersonally. NWACC professors are exceptional scholars who mentor traditional and nontraditional students within a campus and online environment that values and encourages diverse perspectives and ideas. Northwest Arkansas is one of the most economically stable regions in the nation and serves as the base of operations for Walmart, Tyson Foods Inc., and J.B. Hunt Transport Services. Their close proximity to the college offers opportunities for internships, career training and post-graduation employment, as well as access to world-class art, culture and entertainment. Arkansas’ Ozark Mountains also offer wonderful outdoor experiences and hiking trails within a short drive of the college. With its strong economy, beautiful surroundings and high-end amenities, Northwest Arkansas is also often ranked by publications as one of the nation's best places to live. With its steady growth in population, it’s on track to soon become one of the nation’s 100 largest metropolitan areas. Such growth has increased cultural diversity, as well as opportunities to support various cultural events, cuisine, businesses and services.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.

NWACC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution, and welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.