Posting Number

req14299

Department

Disability Resource Center

Department Website Link

https://drc.arizona.edu

Location

Main Campus

Address

1224 E Lowell Street, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Position Highlights

The IT Accessibility Consultant (IT Business Relationship Professional III) works to ensure that all UA technology-based tools and resources are accessible to and usable by any individual who participates in University programs, services and activities. To achieve the goal of an accessible IT environment, the IT Accessibility Consultant: collaborates across campus to resolve technological access barriers in the curricular, information and employment environments; conducts system and user need analysis and plans, designs, analyzes, tests and implements accessibility solutions; consults on the development and implementation of accessible websites, enterprise level systems, online instruction platforms, campus-related applications, and other information technology; actively oversees, develops, coordinates, and implements training opportunities for campus entities to advance these goals for an accessible IT environment.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Actively analyzes and provides technical guidance regarding the accessibility of enterprise level systems, campus-related applications, and University websites for users with disabilities.

• Guides the development, promotion, and support of accessibility guidelines, standards, processes, trainings, techniques, and resources to ensure and enhance campus-wide accessibility of applications and websites.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in conversations with University staff and campus-related vendors for these technologies.
• Collaborates in coordinating ongoing accessibility research and audits; evaluating results and provides input regarding emerging and/or relevant methodologies and design techniques as they relate to software and application accessibility.
• Provides reports and resolutions, based on analysis for accessibility, and oversees implementation of solutions. Creates tracking systems as needed to gather the data for this goal.
• Manages the University’s web accessibility assessment and scanning tool.
• Participates in procurement processes and application pilot opportunities to evaluate new software before campus-wide purchase and/or implementation; confers with vendors, buyers and department representatives; identifies accommodation solutions if access problems are identified in selected products.

Works strategically to incorporate and increase awareness about universal access and inclusive design across campus technology environments. To accomplish this ongoing goal, active participation in University committees is necessary.

Supports Disability Infrastructure and Analytics

• Responds to user-reported accessibility issues. Works with users and developers, if necessary, to determine a solution in a timely manner and documents solution.
• Partners with Disability Resource Center Access Consultants in solving individual student and employee information and technology access problems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of, and ability to research, analyze and apply, accessibility standards and guidelines (examples include WAI, WCAG 2.1, Section 508, ARIA); accessibility auditing and testing tools and strategies including but not limited to VPAT and WCAG 2.1 validation toolsets.
• Knowledge of web code languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, ARIA, and knowledge of web content management systems.
• Knowledge of, and ability to work with, assistive technologies hardware and software on multiple platforms including Windows, Mac, iOS and Android; knowledge of designing and testing methodologies on each platform.
• Knowledge of project management principles, methods and techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts and solutions verbally and in writing to both technical and non-technical individuals.
• Strong understanding of IT accessibility as it relates to the higher education environment.
• Knowledge of programming and scripting languages, analyzing and responding to user requests; writing technical and functional documentation; conducting applications technology research and implementing appropriate testing and documentation protocols.
• Knowledge of applications programming theory, principles and practices; software development life cycle; current and emerging application programming and scripting languages; current and emerging technology, service protocols and standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.00

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Information Technology

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

DOE

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

10

Career Stream and Level

PC3

Job Family

IT Relationship Mgmt

Job Function

Information Technology

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

5/15/2023

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Dawn Hunziker
hunziker@arizona.edu

Open Date

3/31/2023

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.