Senior Accessibility Specialist (WCAG & Inclusive UX)

Western Governors University; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition benefits

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Western Governors University is seeking a Technical Accessibility Specialist to deliver accessible experiences across public, employee, and student-facing products. You will audit platforms, coach teams, and partner with designers, PMs, and developers to advance inclusion within the university's brand.

Responsibilities include creating remediation plans, documenting evaluation methods, and staying updated on WCAG/508/ADA standards to drive student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the accessibility field.
• Equivalent experience may substitute for education.
• Experience with WCAG/ADA compliance and accessibility testing.

Responsibilities

• Run audits and accessibility tests for conformance to WCAG.
• Advise designers and developers on accessibility best practices.
• Develop remediation plans for platforms and products.
• Train colleagues on ADA awareness and accessibility solutions.
• Document team processes and evaluation methodologies.
• Keep current with accessibility standards and trends.

Skills

WCAG/ADA knowledge

Screen reader proficiency

Data analysis

Technical communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Screen reader software

Job description

Western Governors University is seeking a Technical Accessibility Specialist to deliver accessible experiences across public, employee, and student-facing products. You will audit platforms, coach teams, and partner with designers, PMs, and developers to advance inclusion within the university's brand.

Responsibilities include creating remediation plans, documenting evaluation methods, and staying updated on WCAG/508/ADA standards to drive student success.