TES Digital Media Accessibility Technician

TES Digital Media Accessibility Technician

Company:
Auburn University

Job Location:
Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category:
Disability and Accessibility Services

Type:
Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $15.00/Hr. - USD $20.00/Hr.

Locations: Auburn University, Alabama

Job Type: Temporary

Department: Auburn Online

Associated Division: Provost & SeniorVP Academic Affairs

Req ID: 8231

Overview

The Digital Media Accessibility Technician is responsible for evaluating and remediating online course content to ensure compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. This position plays a critical role in making educational materials accessible to students with disabilities, working directly with Canvas LMS courses and various digital media formats.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary course eligibility evaluations to assess remediation feasibility, including content volume, multimedia requirements, and timeline constraints
• Remediate Canvas course content to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, including headings, images, links, tables, color contrast, and content structure
• Ensure multimedia accessibility by verifying captions, transcripts, audio descriptions, and proper content controls are in place
• Review and assess accessibility of course documents (PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and third-party tools, providing recommendations for improvement
• Generate detailed Course Eligibility Reports and Final Course Remediation Reports with actionable recommendations and resources
• Test remediated content using screen readers and accessibility tools to verify compliance and quality standards

Qualifications

• High-School Diploma
• 1-2 years of experience with web accessibility standards and remediation

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

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