Digital Accessibility Graduate Assistant

Position Number: 1P0006
Title: Graduate Assistant
Functional Title: Digital Accessibility Graduate Assistant
Category Status: 04-Graduate Assistant
Applicant Search Category: Graduate Assistant
University Authorized FTE: 50
Unit: DIT-ATI-Academic Technology & Innovation
Hiring Range Minimum:
Hiring Range Maximum:
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Division of Information Technology seeks a graduate assistant in the area of Digital Accessibility. We are looking for a candidate with experience in web development, Digital Accessibility, and User Experience.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Support Digital Accessibility projects, tasks, and services. Examples of services include the Siteimprove Web Governance tool, professional captioning, PDF remediation software, and accessibility testing and evaluation of eTools.
Review and respond to incident tickets promptly, completely, and accurately.
Support document accessibility remediation services.
Work with the Accessible Learning specialist to respond to tickets related to accessible teaching and learning.
Work with DIT communication staff regarding the development, and maintenance of ATI’s websites, including testing and remediation.
Support in-person and online training.
Support the development of Digital Accessibility documentation and best practices.
Contribute to research and implementation of new Digital Accessibility services.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:

Must be enrolled in a University of Maryland, College Park graduate program.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University.


Experience:

Coursework or experience in areas related to Digital Accessibility, user experience (UX), principles of inclusive design, usability testing with a focus on accessibility, web development, software development, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Sciences or related areas, Education, Special Education, Graphic Design, Legal and policy knowledge, or another related field.
Experience working with front-end and back end Web Development


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience with web development and different CMS (e.g., Drupal, WordPress, others).
Knowledge and experience with web technologies (HTML/CSS, JavaScript, XML, and Web content management systems).
Basic Knowledge and experience with WCAG accessibility standards and guidelines.
Strong organizational and project management skills to lead multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to effectively and independently lead projects to completion. Able to work within deadlines, ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery and customer satisfaction.

Preferences:
Preferences:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work experience.
Experience with digital accessibility testing and evaluation (automated and manual testing)
Experience testing web-based information with assistive technologies (JAWS, VoiceOver, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, others).
Experience with reporting web accessibility and producing metrics and dashboards.
Experience with Canvas learning management system.
Experience with accessibility testing, quality assurance tools, and processes.
Experience delivering training in person and online.
Document Accessibility remediation.
Knowledge and experience with mobile testing
Knowledge of disability law including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504).

Additional Certifications:
Preferred: Certifications in web accessibility (e.g., IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies; Trusted Tester, or other).
Additional Information:
This is a full-time (20 hours per week) Graduate Assistantship.
Posting Date: 07/17/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 08/07/2024
Physical Demands
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.