UX & Accessibility QA Specialist

The University of Kansas

Lawrence (KS)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 68,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Kansas seeks a User Experience Specialist to enhance KU’s digital ecosystem across websites and applications. You will perform prelaunch reviews, analyze user behavior, and translate findings into concrete improvements in accessibility, usability, and information architecture.

Collaborating with UX designers, developers, content teams, and campus partners, you'll drive usability testing, governance, and ongoing optimization, contributing to a high-quality digital experience for

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED with 5 years relevant professional experience or an Associate’s degree with 3 years relevant professional experience or a Bachelor’s degree with 1 year relevant professional experience.
At least one year of experience applying website accessibility concepts or standards, such as WCAG.
At least six months of professional experience performing UX/UI-related tasks.
Experience communicating technical findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

Conduct prelaunch UX/QA reviews of Sunflower CMS and other KU websites using established standards for accessibility, content, information architecture, branding, and SEO.
Document findings, track remediation, and validate corrections prior to launch.
Maintain and improve review checklists, templates, and procedures.