Accessible Documents Specialist
Accessible Documents Specialist
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$ 65000 - 75000
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Job Description
Job Description
Reporting to the Senior Director of Universal Design and Accessible Technologies within Technologyenhanced Learning and Online Strategies (TLOS) the Accessible Documents Specialist provides employeefacing services related to the remediation and/or creation of accessible educational materials including word processing files presentations spreadsheets and PDFs.
The Accessible Documents Specialist has the following primary responsibilities:
Document Remediation and Support: Help university employees remediate inaccessible materials to ensure compliance with university policy and promote an inclusive user experience for all content consumers.
Guidance and Best Practices: Provide expert guidance on creating accessible documents including tips templates and techniques to streamline proactive accessibility practices.
Consultations and Collaboration: Serve as a consultant for instructors instructional designers and other university stakeholders to assess digital accessibility needs and provide solutions for specific course materials.
Professional Development: Develop and deliver professional development workshops webinars and ondemand training sessions focused on document accessibility and Universal Design for Learning principles.
Resource Development: Create and maintain documentation user guides and tutorials outlining tips and best practices for accessible content creation.
Technology Utilization: Utilize tools like Adobe Acrobat Pro PREP PDF Remediation Platform Microsoft Office Accessibility Checkers screen readers and texttospeech applications to assess and improve document accessibility.
Compliance Monitoring: Partner with university offices to track compliance and offer recommendations for removing barriers to effective communication within digital content. Conduct spot checks on remediated documents to ensure accuracy and alignment with accessibility standards. Evaluate document accessibility using assistive technologies utilized by employees and students.
In addition the Accessible Documents Specialist will pursue the following opportunities:
Gather feedback from Virginia Tech instructors to better understand how TLOSsupported tools are being used to create accessible content and/or remediate inaccessible content.
Actively participate in various communities of practice such as the Accessibility Network at VT the TLOS Accessibility Professionals Certification Grant Program and other professional networks to support document accessibilityrelated tasks.
Explore new commercial and opensource technologies to support the creation of accessible documents staying current with trends in the field and seeking out ways to implement or adapt emerging technologies for use at Virginia Tech.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree.
Demonstrated experience authoring accessible documents and remediating Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel files.
Demonstrated experience using Adobe Acrobat Pro or other PDF remediation tools and/or checkers to produce PDF documents that comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse educational cultural and professional backgrounds to establish and maintain strong partnerships to foster inclusive environments in higher education.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree preferably in a field related to information technology or education.
Broad knowledge of technologyenhanced learning environments tools services and inclusive pedagogies used in higher education ideally including experience with accessibility features of learning management systems such as Canvas.
Experience working in higher education to develop accessible educational materials.
Demonstrated ability to design and deliver effective workshops consultation sessions and other professional development resources for instructors.
Accessible Documents Specialist (ADS) Certification from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP).
Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning principles disability laws and regulations related to digital accessibility.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$65000 $75000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
May 31 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
The department is unable to sponsor work visas.
This is a hybrid position with a minimum of three days a week in the office.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Judy Alford at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
