EIT Accessibility Specialist
About the role
Farmingdale State College is seeking an Educational and Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility Specialist.
Responsibilities
- Support the responsibility for issuing, updating, and enforcing any requirements, standards, or guidelines supported by SUNY policy.
- Ensure the continued development, maintenance, and periodic updates of the Accessibility Plan, in alignment with local shared and faculty governance processes.
- Review procurement and implementation requests of accessible technology solutions.
- Evaluate and ensure the accessibility of educational materials, websites, and digital tools.
- Collaborate with Librarians, IT staff, Facilities, Communications, Web Team, Disability/Accessibility Services, Campus/Residence Life, Student Government, Distance Learning, Faculty/Academics, and Purchasing.
- Conduct accessibility audits and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Develop and maintain accessibility guidelines and best practices for digital content.
- Provide training and support to staff on accessibility tools and techniques.
- Maintain compliance with accessibility standards such as WCAG, Section 508, and ADA.
- Stay current on the latest developments in accessibility standards and technology.
Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Educational Technology, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience with Title II within EIT accessibility, with a strong understanding of accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.1/2.2, Section 508, and ADA.
- Proficiency in using accessibility evaluation tools and assistive technologies such as JAWS, Narrator, and VoiceOver.
- (e.g., screen readers, keyboard navigation, etc.)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Certification in accessibility (e.g., CPACC, WAS, DHS Trusted Tester or other relevant credentials).
- Experience with programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or others relevant to web development.
- Familiarity with UX/UI design principles and their application to accessibility.
- Experience in an educational or corporate environment, particularly in roles focused on accessibility or inclusive design.
- Prominent track record of successfully leading accessibility initiatives or projects.
Benefits
The college offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans. Click here for New York State PT UUP Benefits Summary. Visit our Why Work at FSC page to learn more about FSC and the total rewards we offer.
Pay
$75,000 + $4000 in downstate location pay = $79,000 Total Compensation.
Schedule
This is a full-time, temporary UUP position. For the first 10 working days, beginning Thursday, June 4, 2026, and ending Thursday, June 18, 2026, applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale.
Additional Information
This is a UUP position. For the first 10 working days, beginning Thursday, June 4, 2026, and ending Thursday, June 18, 2026, applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Open Until Filled.
The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans. Click here for New York State PT UUP Benefits Summary. Visit our Why Work at FSC page to learn more about FSC and the total rewards we offer.
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Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.
The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.