Part Time Digital Accessibility Specialist

Essential Duties

• Support institutional efforts to improve accessibility of digital academic content in alignment with ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements
• Evaluate documents and media content to determine the correct remediation process
• Collaborate with instructional designers to process documents and media through remediation companies
• Convert or remediate instructional materials into accessible formats as needed (e.g., HTML/Canvas pages, accessible Word/PDF files, accessible slide decks)
• Stay current on developments in digital accessibility standards, instructional accessibility practices, and higher education compliance requirements
• Update accessibility documentation, checklists, examples, and FAQs
• Affiliate with campus accessibility auditing, remediation tracking, and documentation efforts
• Affiliate with faculty and staff use of accessibility evaluation and remediation tools (e.g., UDoIt accessibility tool, YuJa video hosting, document and media remediation workflows)
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the mission of Digital Learning and the College

Minimum Qualifications

• Certification in Web Design or Digital Accessibility best practices
• One year of experience supporting digital content design, delivery, or learning technologies
• Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 AA, ADA Title II, and accessibility evaluation practices for documents and web/LMS content

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience directly supporting digital accessibility in a higher education setting
• Experience coordinating with third-party vendors or document remediation services
• Relevant certification such as IAAP CPACC or WAS
• Knowledge of digital accessibility principles and WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards as applied to instructional content
• Familiarity with ADA Title II requirements for higher education instructional materials and communications
• Ability to review instructional content for accessibility barriers and recommend practical remediation strategies with guidance as needed
• Proficiency with common instructional content formats (HTML, Word, PDF, PowerPoint, video)
• Proficient communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accessibility concepts in clear, faculty-friendly language
• Proficient organizational skills and ability to manage multiple support initiatives simultaneously
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement in digital learning

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Frequently Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
• Constantly Hearing
• Repetitive motion
• Talking
• Viewing computer screens

Environmental Conditions

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.