Iowa State University Digital Accessibility Analyst I
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
Apply on the ISU Careers website:
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Posting closes on 1/22/25