Digital Accessibility Specialist - Associate

Under direct supervision, provide technical consulting, guidance, coordination, and support to UT Health departments and programs in their use of web & digital technologies, with a focus on promoting, assessing, and maintaining web and information technology accessibility.

• Assist with and document accessibility audits of websites, applications, and other information resources. 
• Request, review and assess vendor-submitted documentation in support of technology procurements. 
• Troubleshoot, evaluate, and support assistive technologies and tools Implement outreach and training on digital accessibility practices. 
• Provide expertise and consultations on accessibility practices. 
• Support creation of accessible tools and templates for digital content production. 
• Implement and operate tools for monitoring the accessibility of University digital content Create and publish support documents, reports, presentations, and other content on digital accessibility. 
• Continue to expand personal and institutional knowledge on digital accessibility concepts, developments, regulations, standards, and solutions, and share those with the University community. 
• Other related duties as assigned

• Proven analysis and research skills. 
• Familiarity with disability and civil-rights laws such as the ADA, Section 504/508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and related state and local laws Familiarity with web technologies, particularly HTML5, CSS, JavaScript. 
• Familiarity with assistive technologies and adaptive strategies, including assistive software, devices, and accessibility features of major operating systems. 
• Familiarity with technical standards for accessibility, particularly WCAG, WAI-ARIA, and Section 508. 
• Familiarity with Content Management System environments, particularly Drupal and WordPress. 
• Knowledge of accessibility audit and quality assurance tools and processes, both automated and manual A track record of effectively communicating complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders in a clear and easily digestible manner. 
• Effective written and oral communication skills, technical documentation skills.
• Skills in working as part of a collaborative team and diplomacy. 
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in customer service Ability to work independently with indirect supervision.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree required (experience can be substituted).

EXPERIENCE:

• 0-2 years of experience is required.

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits. 
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. 
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist. 
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates. 
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers. 
Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year