Accessibility Specialist
Location: Dallas, TX
Location Type: Hybrid
Location Type: Hybrid
Job Number: 887698
Category: Information Technology
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Responsibilities
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
This position supports accessibility and compliance for digital assets, including websites, applications, and multimedia. Maintains inventories, tracks remediation, and reviews vendor documentation. Advises teams on accessibility best practices, ensures compliance with WCAG, Section 508, and state requirements, and stays current with accessibility standards and assistive technologies. This position requires an understanding accommodations and accessibility principles, foundational understanding of WCAG 2.1+ and Section 508, familiarity with or a strong willingness to learn about HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript, familiarity with or a strong willingness to learn about assistive technologies and accessibility testing tools. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
- Education
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Information Technology, Education, Disability Studies, Communications, or Media Design.
- Experience
2 years of experience in an educational setting, including:
Designing digital assets (educational or otherwise).
Understanding accommodations and accessibility principles.
Experience implementing accommodations and following accessibility guidelines
Foundational understanding of WCAG 2.1+ and Section 508.
Familiarity with or a strong willingness to learn about HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript.
Familiarity with or a strong willingness to learn about assistive technologies and accessibility testing tools
Proven ability and enthusiasm to learn quickly in a dynamic environment.
- Licenses and Certifications
Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competence (CPACC) within 1-1/2 Yrs or
Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) within 1-1/2 Yrs
JOB DUTIES
- Maintains an inventory of digital assets, including multimedia, for the assigned unit or division. Track Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs), compliance status, and provide updates on remediation timelines.Conducts accessibility reviews and evaluations of digital content, software, web platforms, multimedia, and applications using a combination of automated and manual testing tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE, Siteimprove).
- Provides guidance and support to technical teams and content creators on integrating accessibility best practices into their work.
- Assists in reviewing vendor accessibility documentation (VPATs, ACRs) to support the procurement of accessible digital products and services.
- Provides recommendations for improving the accessibility of products and services.
- Documents accessibility findings, help track remediation progress, and contribute to reports detailing compliance status.
- Actively learns and applies the latest accessibility laws, standards, and technical best practices.
- Ensures that all products and services are compliant with accessibility standards and regulations.
- Become familiar with various assistive technologies (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver) and accessibility testing tools to understand user experiences and identify barriers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Benefits
Benefits
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
I.T. at UTSW
Staying Connected with Information Technology
At UT Southwestern, we need the best and brightest minds in information technology to meet the many demands of our thriving academic medical institution. Whether you are creating pathways for patients to more easily access their medical records or helping physicians and researchers maintain their cutting-edge equipment, the challenges and opportunities abound in our IT department.
The vast computer networks and technical infrastructure of our health system, medical school, research units, and workforce affect every patient and employee at UT Southwestern. That makes any position in the IT department vital to our mission of providing exceptional clinical care and creating a fast-paced, flexible environment for more than 18,000 employees and medical students.
Careers in Information Technology range from business analyst to database engineer, technical support to software system specialists, information resources to biomedical technicians. There has never been a better time to be an IT specialist in the world of health care, and there is no more exciting place to be than UT Southwestern to enrich your career.
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Employee Testimonials
Roland Brunette
Roland Brunette
Technical Support Specialist III – Information Resources
Technical Support Specialist III – Information Resources
What is extraordinary is the amount of people, their ideas, cultures and personalities. It is a wondrous thing to get to know your co-workers. This is part of what makes working at UT Southwestern a blast.
Glenn Philp
Glenn Philp
Information Resource Manager
Information Resource Manager
UT Southwestern Medical Center is a place that has inspired, challenged, and most of all helped me grow.
Brad Weber
Brad Weber
Commercialization Success Partner
Commercialization Success Partner
I am afforded the opportunity to make a significant difference in the wellbeing of patients served at UT Southwestern and worldwide. I can’t imagine doing anything more fulfilling.
