Digital Accessibility Analyst I

Iowa State University

Full-time

Remote

Ames, Iowa, United States

January 10, 2025

Iowa State University is seeking a passionate digital accessibility analyst to join our remote team. If you’re passionate about problem-solving, thrive on innovation, and have a knack for turning complex challenges into opportunities, then we would love for you to apply.

The Perks:

  • Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere in the US and enjoy the freedom to create your ideal workspace.
  • Collaborative Culture: Join a team of dynamic professionals who value innovation, collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
  • Professional Development: We’re committed to helping you grow and thrive in your career. Take advantage of training opportunities, workshops, and conferences to sharpen your skills and stay ahead of the curve.
  • Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly impact the lives of students, faculty, and staff, shaping the future of education and research.
  • Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

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.

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.

Please apply on our jobs site: https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/IowaStateJobs/job/Digital-Accessibility-Analyst-I_R15976

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