Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Support Specialist

SUNY Delhi • Delhi, NY • 3h ago

Location: Delhi, NY Category: Staff Posted On: Mon Sep 29 2025 Job Description:

The Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility Specialist supports the institution's commitment to digital inclusion and equity by ensuring that digital environments are accessible to individuals with disabilities. This position is responsible for reviewing and assisting with improving the accessibility of websites, learning management systems, instructional content, software applications, and other digital resources in alignment with WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, ADA Title II, and related standards.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate digital content, software, and web applications for accessibility compliance and usability for individuals with disabilities.

Collaborate with web developers, instructional designers, faculty, IT staff, procurement, and other stakeholders to integrate accessibility best practices into digital resource development and selection.

Conduct audits and remediation of institutional websites, documents, media, and applications using accessibility evaluation tools and manual testing techniques.

Provide training, consultation, and technical assistance on digital accessibility standards, including WCAG, ADA, and Section 508, to campus departments and content creators.

Support procurement processes by evaluating third-party technology and VPATs (Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates) and performing manual testing to determine accessibility risks and remediation strategies.

Stay current on legal requirements, industry trends, and best practices in digital accessibility in higher education.

Assist with the development and implementation of institution-wide accessibility policies, strategic plans, and conformance tracking systems.

Document and maintain records of audits, evaluations, and accessibility-related communications.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Instructional Technology, Accessibility Studies, or a related field.

Relevant experience in digital accessibility or assistive technology, preferably in a higher education setting.

Working knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, ADA Title II) and assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers, voice recognition software).

Experience with accessibility evaluation tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE, Siteimprove, JAWS, NVDA).

Ability to review and remediate PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and HTML content for accessibility.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and training skills.

Preferred:

Accessibility certification (e.g., CPACC, WAS, or CPWA from IAAP).

2-3 years of experience in digital accessibility, instructional design, usability testing, or universal design for learning (UDL).

Operational knowledge of learning management systems, Adobe, Microsoft Office, assistive technology and auxiliary aids, and multiple operating systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard), media captioning tools, and authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Adobe Creative Suite).

Understanding of procurement processes and vendor accessibility documentation (VPATs).

Additional Information:

Start Date: December 4, 2025

Work schedule: Calendar Year, 12-Months

Salary: $57,151

This is a temporary, two-year position

Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant, SL3

This position offers full New York State UUP (FT) (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf) benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country with an excellent fringe benefits package

Click here for more Information for Prospective Employees (http://www.suny.edu/benefits/newprospective-employees/)

SUNY Delhi has a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and Cultural Diversity. The College welcomes responses from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

SUNY Delhi is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community for our students and employees. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of the background check.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please contact ehretsrh@delhi.edu

Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report (http://www.delhi.edu/campus-life/police/fire-safety-reports/index.php) (ASR) for SUNY Delhi online. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Delhi University Police Department at 607-746-4700.

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