Senior Digital Accessibility Lead (Hybrid)

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources; Davis (CA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources seeks a senior accessibility analyst to lead technology assessments, vendor reviews, and enterprise system evaluations. You will provide advanced accessibility expertise for software acquisitions, web applications, digital platforms, and technology implementations.

You will oversee accessibility reviews in procurement and VRA processes, align with regulatory requirements, and drive integration of accessibility into technology planning

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of accessibility evaluation methodologies and testing practices for digital technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of ADA Title II, Section 504, Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA and related requirements.
• Experience conducting accessibility evaluations of websites, applications, software, or other digital solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accessibility evaluations of websites, apps, software, digital tools, and third-party technology solutions.
• Evaluate accessibility conformance with WCAG 2.1 AA, ADA Title II, Section 504/508 and University policies.
• Perform manual and automated accessibility testing using assistive technologies.
• Develop technical specifications and testing methodologies for accessibility.
• Validate vendor remediation efforts and accessibility improvements.
• Provide accessibility expertise in procurement and vendor risk assessments.
• Develop accessibility review procedures, templates, and evaluation criteria.
• Provide backup support for employee accommodation requests.

Skills

Accessibility testing

Regulatory compliance

Vendor risk assessment

Digital accessibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

VPAT evaluation

Job description

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources seeks a senior accessibility analyst to lead technology assessments, vendor reviews, and enterprise system evaluations. You will provide advanced accessibility expertise for software acquisitions, web applications, digital platforms, and technology implementations.

You will oversee accessibility reviews in procurement and VRA processes, align with regulatory requirements, and drive integration of accessibility into technology planning