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IT ACCESSIBILITY ANALYST

Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY, USA



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JOB DESCRIPTION

 Syracuse University Libraries are looking for an
IT Accessibility Specialist to serve as the expert to test, document, and
support procurement for hardware, software, and content. This person will work
with the application development team to create accessible systems and provide
remediation for systems that don’t meet accessibility standards. They will
develop, maintain, and document accessibility best practices for current and
future systems and content. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply at
https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/90097.
The minimum salary for this position is $60,000 and questions can be sent to
Cristina Hatem, Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications and search
chair, cjhatem@syr.edu.   

RESPONSIBILITIES

  IT Accessibility

 * IT accessibility expert for Libraries. 
 * Responsible for testing and documenting system and content accessibility
   issues.
 * Partner with and advise application development team to create
   accessible systems and provide recommended remediation for systems that
   don’t meet accessibility standards. 
 * Recommend prioritization of current and future accessibility work
   including testing, documentation, and procurement to comply with
   University’s accessibility policy for hardware, software, content, and
   procurement.
 * Develop, maintain, and document accessibility best practices
   (toolkit / guide) for current and future systems / content across
   multiple audiences including IT developers, librarians, and staff.
 * Collaborate with third party service web providers to ensure that their
   systems and content meets accessibility policies.
 * Collaborate with other accessibility experts on campus to share knowledge and
   expertise.
 * Provide guidance and leadership on accessibility issues with
   electronic resources and technologies use for learning and teaching to
   faculty, staff, and students.
 * Perform as the Libraries¿ primary contact for campus-wide IT
   accessibility teams and procurement (testing, submission, appeals)
   process.




Web Content Management and Support

 * Collaborate with subject librarians to manage and maintain the
   Libraries¿ research guides and integration with the Learning Management
   System (Blackboard). Perform as the technical lead contact with
   third-party provider Springshare for the LibApps suite of software.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve Libraries’ owned web content and website
   issues for usability and accessibility as reported by patrons and staff.
 * Utilize information design and interface design principles to
   recommend and support the Libraries’ web site development initiatives.


Training

 * Create workshops, tutorials, and videos to inform and train
   librarians and staff on new technologies and accessibility testing,
   remediation, and documentation.
 * Create system documentation as needed for new and existing systems.
 * Create user documentation including video for various user applications and
   tools.


Professional Development

 * Maintain awareness of professional developments, issues, and
   practices through research and activities that increase one’s knowledge
   and abilities, and that positively impact one’s performance.
 * Stay current on WCAG 2.0/3.0, ADA Sections 504 and 508 policy, and state and
   federal agency accessibility best practices, tools, and checklists
 * Participate in cross-functional library teams as assigned and work
   collaboratively and creatively to implement and enhance services that
   benefit the Libraries
 * Applying web accessibility standards and best practices
 * Inject appropriate emerging web-based technologies to advance project team
   goals
 * Scan horizon technology trends, standards, and issues in academic
   libraries and higher education and propose technologies for possible
   implementation 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 * Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field or an equivalent
   combination of education and experience.
 * Two years or more professional experience evaluating and applying
   accessibility standards to existing or new websites, systems, and
   content types.
 * IAAP CPACC/WAS and/or DHS Trusted Tester Certification for Web desired
 * Experience developing and delivering technology related training sessions
   (online and/or classroom) 

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