Document Accessibility Specialist Extra Help ODA

Document Accessibility Specialist - Extra Help - ODA

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About UIS: Located in the state capital the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at .

Application deadline: 10/5/2026

Minimum Starting Salary: $27.00 per hour

Summary:
The Document Accessibility Specialist supports the University of Illinois Springfields commitment to digital accessibility by remediating complex electronic documents to meet accessibility standards. This role focuses on evaluating correcting and testing PDFs and other digital materials to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2AA requirements. The specialist also provides technical guidance training and one-on-one support to faculty staff and members of the Digital Accessibility Remediation addition this position contributes to campus-wide accessibility efforts by developing resources and sharing best practices.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree.

A total of two (2) years experience working with document accessibility and/or employing universal design pedagogies/strategies.

Preferred Qualifications:
4 years additional experience working with document accessibility and/or employing universal design pedagogies/strategies.

Strong and current experience collaborating with or providing support to faculty within a higher education context.

One or more IAAP certifications (e.g. ADS CPACC etc.)

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Ability to remediate advanced-level issues in documents (e.g. PDFs) and multimedia content.
Advanced-level proficiency with Microsoft Office products Adobe Acrobat MS Teams Zoom and presentation software.
Knowledge of Canvas Google Suite web-based accessibility checking tools screen readers captioning tools keyboard navigation and database management software.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong understanding of WCAG Section 508 and PDF/UA-1 standards.
Proficient with accessibility testing tools such as Adobe Acrobat Pro and Equinox and assistive technologies such as NVDA JAWS and VoiceOver.
Strong knowledge of document software including Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Physical Demands:

Travel Requirements:
10% Travel to and from campus for training.

Employment Policies and other information:

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence equity and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities. The University of Illinois System does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their real or perceived race color religion sex national origin ancestry age order of protection status genetic information marital status disability sexual orientation including gender identity unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action laws orders and regulations. Visit University of Illinois Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

As a qualifying federal contractor the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position however all employment decisions will be made by a person.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security and instead is covered by the State Universities Retirement System

***Please Note: All postings close at 5:00pm CST on the posting close date.***

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