Digital Accessibility Specialist

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-secondary education or relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• The following Additional Qualifications are strongly preferred. If you meet some, but not all, you are still encouraged to apply; we value employees with a willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with WCAG 2.1, WAI-ARIA, HTML5 and related Web Standards.
• Understanding of the techniques used to make websites, electronic documents, and media content accessible
• Basic fluency with assistive technologies such as JAWS, NVDA, ZoomText, Dragon Naturally Speaking - and understanding of the experience for those using assistive technologies - or other accessibility features.
  • Drupal, WordPress or PHP experience a plus
• Experience working in a higher education environment especially related to accessibility of teaching and learning materials, andworking with vendors on testing to ensure accessibility
• Knowledge of compatibility issues affecting assistive technology use with common enterprise and/or Harvard's systems
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills
• Shows enthusiasm, interest, and flexibility in acquiring new or emerging technology skills
• Effective meeting facilitation and presentation skills

Certificates and Licenses

• CPACC, WAS, ADS (IAAP) or other relevant certifications

Working Conditions

HUIT actively supports hybrid work where business needs allow. All remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (ME, MA, NH, RI, VT). This position will require onsite presence every other week, and additional travel to campus may be necessary based on business needs and the nature of work. Examples include bi-annual or quarterly Town Halls, critical business meetings or other work events. Advance notice will be provided. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process.

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Additional Information

Please provide a cover letter with your application.

Please note:

• Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background screening.
• We are unable to provide work authorization and/or visa sponsorship.
• This position has a 180-day orientation and review period.

More about HUIT:
Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) is responsible for the strategy, planning, and delivery of information technology across the University. Our mission is to assure Harvard's leadership in IT. We strive to make it easier for faculty, students, and staff to teach, research, learn and work through the effective use of information technology. HUIT's core values are User Focused, Collaborative, Innovative and Open.

IT Academy (designed for IT Staff):
HUIT's IT Academy aims to enable each IT staff person to grow professionally and become a trusted partner to her or his team. The IT Academy is built on the belief that every IT staff member across the University (including technology employees at each school and campus) can grow in her or his area of expertise as well as building strong people and project management skills. Learn more here: https://itacademy.harvard.edu/