Digital Accessibility Specialist
University of Michigan
About the Role
The Digital Accessibility Specialist supports the University of Michigan's commitment to an accessible and inclusive environment by providing compliance support and technical expertise. This role will drive digital accessibility efforts through partnerships, support, and strategic projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct digital accessibility training, reviews, and support
- Collaborate within ECRT and with partners to help lead campus efforts related to accessibility in courses, training, websites, and applications.
- Collaborate with DEO digital accessibility staff and ITS - Accessibility team staff to ensure compliance with policies and standards around digital accessibility.
- Assist in leading the maintenance, development, and identification of digital accessibility strategies, tools, and support.
- Assist the Disability Equity Office in developing and providing training and support programs for instructors.
- Assist the Disability Equity Office in maintaining digital accessibility standards, documentation, and guidance
- Provide and promote digital accessibility support, resources, and guidance for the https://accessibility.umich.edu/ website.
- Provide specific, actionable tips and strategies for instructors to increase the accessibility of course content.
- Assist the Disability Equity Office in responding to digital accessibility-related barrier reports
- Collaborate with DEO to respond to reports of barriers related to SPG 601.20 to ensure immediate responsiveness through various strategies in partnership with ITS.
- Assist with the development of internal accessibility procedures
- Assist with other digital accessibility ECRT matters, as needed, including occasional document remediation for accessibility.
- Stay up to date with digital accessibility standards and best practices.
- Be available during non-traditional work hours on occasion for high priority or urgent projects.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Communications, Web Design or Development, Writing, UX, Digital Design, Instructional Design) or equivalent.
- 0-3 years of digital accessibility experience.
- Understanding of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1).
- Experience with course accessibility review or support.
- Experience reviewing documents, websites, or software for accessibility.
- Familiarity with or experience with web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ARIA.
- Experience communicating complex concepts clearly.
- Reliable, adaptable, and works well with others.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
- Experience training or presenting to a wide range of participants.
- Ability to work outside regular business hours on occasion, if needed.
- Ability to use independent judgment and work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
- This is a two years term limited position.
- Flexible hybrid office with an expectation of at least two days in-person or as needed.