Digital Accessibility Analyst I

Country: United States of America

Location: Remote - Non-Iowa in US

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: January 9, 2025
Position Title:
Digital Accessibility Analyst I

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:
Evaluates software for accessibility conformance with WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA success criteria and aligns to ISU digital accessibility policy.
Knowledge of training and course design.
Knowledge of WAI-ARIA, UAAG, and ATAG specifications, and/or willingness to learn.
Proven ability to develop tools/resources to help provide implementation directions and requirements for accessibility in mind approach.
Trusted Tester, CPACC, or other accessibility certification, or willingness to obtain within 3-6 months of hire.

Job Description:

Summary

The Digital Accessibility team works within Information Technology Services (ITS) to provide enterprise-level support, services, recommendations, policy, and guidance to campus. Your skills and expertise will contribute in part by managing the review of digital products for accessibility compliance in collaboration with Parks Library. Collaboration and teamwork are essential components of this position.

Our work involves evaluating websites, apps, games, course materials, and other digital products for screens used in the daily life of students, faculty, and staff. Any digital content, including e-books, databases, or other online services provided by the library, must be designed or adapted for accessibility.

Assists in the analysis, design, and implementation of software/systems technical support and operating system capabilities.

Example of Duties

• Monitors and resolves issues with operating systems and servers.

• Evaluates system specifications and tests for compatibility.

• Audits and administers access controls.

• Develops scripts to automatic repetitive tasks.

• Troubleshoots complex problems involving multiple systems and working with vendor support to implement fixes.

• Assists in coding and maintaining utilities, job control language, compliers, and system software.

• Modifies, maintains, and updates existing software.

• Reviews potential applications and interfaces of hardware and software.

• Participates in the design of detailed systems design specifications to meet defined requirements.

• Conducts tests of revised or newly developed systems software to collect operating data and identify operating characteristics.



Level Guidelines

• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision

• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode

• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope

• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained

• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate

• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity

• May provide guidance to students

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS808

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.