Digital Accessibility Specialist

University of Maine System

Orono, ME, United States
Base: $68,000-$75,000; bonus/equity: not specified...
Fully remote
System-wide subject matter expert
Digital content accessibility
Accessibility audits and reports
This position serves as the system-wide subject matter expert and operational specialist for digital accessibility, working across all University of Maine System (UMS) campuses

Job Summary

  • This position serves as the system-wide subject matter expert and operational specialist for digital accessibility, working across all University of Maine System (UMS) campuses.
  • The Digital Accessibility Specialist is responsible for accessibility audits, preparing reports, recommendations, and collaborating with teams to implement accessibility solutions.
  • The University of Maine System offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time, health, dental, and vision insurance, and a tuition waiver program.

Matching Summary

This position serves as the system-wide subject matter expert and operational specialist for digital accessibility, working across all University of Maine System (UMS) campuses.

Salary

Base: $68,000-$75,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Highly competitive package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • system-wide subject matter expert
  • digital content accessibility
  • accessibility audits and reports
  • compliance with ADA Title II
  • compliance with Section 508

Nice-to-have

  • cultural shift toward accessible by default
  • collaborating with implementation teams
  • technical assistance and support

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in related area
  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience
  • Master’s degree in related area (preferred)
  • Professional certification in accessibility (preferred)
  • Higher education experience (preferred)

Work Rights

Not specified

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