Pooled Position Limited Tempor-Website Accessibility Support Specialist

Company: University of Wyoming
Location: Laramie
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

Job DescriptionThe University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives. JOB TITLE: Website Accessibility Support Specialist JOB PURPOSE: As a Website Accessibility Support Specialist, your number one priority is to make the University of Wyoming's website is accessible. The main duty includes but is not limited to creating the Accessibility violations report for all the CMS sites using our AMP(Accessibility Management Platform) software and sending them to the respective site authors. Our team will need to make sure that our 300+ sites are violation free by recognizing the accessibility errors and helping the site authors understand and fix them ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Creating the accessibility violation and needs review reports for the CMS site on a Quarterly basis. Collaborate with departments or site authors to provide guidance and support in order to resolve the accessibility issue in their website. Monitoring the accessibility standards of campus websites Updating the contents of AMP software to match the new sites and new site authors on a monthly basis. Monitoring the website accessibility email with questions and queries from the site authors around the campus Using our CMS software to identify and fix the violations issues as needed. Making sure the University websites are WCAG2.0 complaint COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of accessibility guidelines including WCAG, ADA, Section 503 Knowledge and some experience with web technologies (HTML/CSS and Web content management systems). Effective written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively and independently lead projects to completion Willingness to learn REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: This position is eligible for remote work and/or a flexible work schedule. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of accessibility guidelines including WCAG, ADA, Section 503 Knowledge and some experience with web technologies (HTML/CSS and Web content management systems). Effective written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively and independently lead projects to completion Willingness to learn REQUIRED MATERIALS: Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for three work-related references. HIRING STATEMENT: UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu. ABOUT LARAMIE: The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university. Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/

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