Technical Accessibility Specialist II

Responsibilities

• Conduct accessibility audits and tests on university platforms to ensure conformance with WCAG standards
• Create and implement remediation plans for digital products and platforms
• Provide expert accessibility guidance to designers, product managers, developers, and business partners
• Develop guidelines for architects and developers to aid in compliance with accessibility standards
• Train and coach colleagues on ADA awareness and implementing accessible solutions
• Use assistive technologies such as screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver) to evaluate user experiences
• Research accessibility industry trends, innovations, and management strategies
• Assist in the development and maintenance of accessibility evaluation methodologies

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Assistive Technology, UX, IT, Graphic Design, or a related field (equivalent experience may be considered)
• 5 years of experience in the accessibility field
• Deep knowledge of WCAG, Section 508, and ADA standards
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Experience with screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Working knowledge of mobile accessibility for both iOS and Android platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
• Experience as a UX designer, interaction designer, or information architect
• Proficiency with accessibility testing tools such as Evinced, WAVE, Axe, or Chrome DevTools
• Experience with ARIA markup and semantic HTML

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and mental healthcare
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA)
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible paid time off and flexible paid sick time
• Discounted WGU tuition
• 11 paid holidays and up to 12 weeks of parental leave

About the Company

Western Governors University (WGU) is a leading accredited online university dedicated to expanding access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs. Founded by a coalition of U.S. governors, WGU pioneers innovative ways to learn, helping students achieve their goals and create a better future for themselves and their families.