Senior IT Accessibility Specialist (Application Developer I)

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Educational benefits

Competitive retirement benefits

Job summary

Rutgers University in Piscataway Township is seeking a Senior IT Accessibility Specialist to ensure compliance with accessibility standards in IT procurement contracts. The role involves reviewing IT assets, providing end user support, and developing training programs for the University.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of accessibility experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, paid vacation, and educational benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the field of accessibility.
• Understanding of disability law as it applies to digital accessibility.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Review University IT assets for accessibility issues.
• Provide end user accessibility support.
• Develop and deliver training workshops.

Skills

Understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Strong technical writing skills

Confident in presenting ideas

Accessibility auditing and consulting experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

HTML/CSS

JavaScript

PDF accessibility tools

Job description

Job Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior IT Accessibility Specialist (Application Developer I) in the Enterprise Application Services (EAS)/ Office of the CIO with the Office of Information Technology (OIT). The Application Developer I position is responsible for reviewing information technology procurement contracts and other projects with accessibility implications. This position works to ensure information technology and accessibility standards are met and that contract terms further the University's interests. It also ensures contracts are in compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and University policies/procedures. Additionally, the incumbent will provide training and outreach, assist in developing a risk‑based approach to contract review, and develop associated assessment tools and other resources.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Review University IT assets, such as sites, systems, and applications for accessibility issues and recommend remediations to provide a more accessible and inclusive experience.
• Provide first and second level end user accessibility support, including facilitation of the University's accessibility barrier reporting.
• Perform accessibility testing, review vendor documentation, and make recommendations on potential information technology purchases.
• Develop and deliver training workshops and educational programs to increase awareness of accessibility within the University community.
• Understand and adhere to Rutgers compliance standards as they appear in RBHS Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field, plus three (3) years of experience in the field of accessibility.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1.
• Application of disability law as it applies to digital accessibility and Section 504/508.
• Best practices for accessible websites and applications.
• PDF accessibility.
• Demonstrated effective performance in a team‑oriented environment.
• Accessibility auditing, consulting, and training experience.
• Confident in presenting ideas and designs.
• Strong technical writing skills: ability to create compelling, detail‑oriented documentation that sets up design, engineering, and testing teams for success.
• Passion for product process and innovation.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service.
• Great organizational skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trusted Tester or other accessibility related certifications/credentials.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with web technologies (HTML/CSS, JavaScript, XML, and Web content management systems).
• Assistive technology experience, or interest in learning assistive technology tools.
• Familiarity with scripting languages desirable (PHP, JavaScript).
• Experience developing and delivering training workshops and webinars.
• Analytical skills for problem resolution and complex contract analysis.
• Knowledge and experience of web development platforms (Drupal, WordPress, etc.).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing.
• Visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal, reading, analyzing written information/data, etc.

Work environment: Office environment. Moderate noise.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectionate or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement