<html xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns:m="http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40">
<head>
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8">
<meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)">
<style><!--
/* Font Definitions */
@font-face
{font-family:"Cambria Math";
panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4;}
@font-face
{font-family:Calibri;
panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;}
@font-face
{font-family:"Helvetica Neue";
panose-1:2 0 5 3 0 0 0 2 0 4;}
/* Style Definitions */
p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal
{margin:0in;
margin-bottom:.0001pt;
font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;}
h2
{mso-style-priority:9;
mso-style-link:"Heading 2 Char";
mso-margin-top-alt:auto;
margin-right:0in;
mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:0in;
font-size:18.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;}
a:link, span.MsoHyperlink
{mso-style-priority:99;
color:#0563C1;
text-decoration:underline;}
a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed
{mso-style-priority:99;
color:#954F72;
text-decoration:underline;}
span.EmailStyle17
{mso-style-type:personal-compose;
font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;
color:windowtext;}
span.titlepage
{mso-style-name:titlepage;}
span.inline
{mso-style-name:inline;}
span.Heading2Char
{mso-style-name:"Heading 2 Char";
mso-style-priority:9;
mso-style-link:"Heading 2";
font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;
font-weight:bold;}
span.text
{mso-style-name:text;}
span.blockpanel
{mso-style-name:blockpanel;}
span.subtitle
{mso-style-name:subtitle;}
.MsoChpDefault
{mso-style-type:export-only;
font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;}
@page WordSection1
{size:8.5in 11.0in;
margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;}
div.WordSection1
{page:WordSection1;}
--></style>
</head>
<body lang="EN-US" link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72">
<div class="WordSection1">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span class="text"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black">Towson University is currently accepting applications for a Digital Accessibility Analyst. This position provides full-time expert assistance
to The Office of Technology Services (OTS) and other campus departments with digital accessibility consultation, research, review, and recommendations. It provides guidance on user interface and interactivity in the context of providing an online experience
that is not only accessible but also allows for productive use by all audiences. This position provides the technical expertise needed to answer questions posed by The Office of Inclusion and Equity, and University Legal Counsel. </span></span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><br>
</span><span class="blockpanel"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><span class="subtitle"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black">Description</span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span class="blockpanel"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"> </span></span><span class="text"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black">The Digital Accessibility
Analyst leads the OTS Accessibility workgroup comprised of a student staff team of Accessibility Associates. The workgroup focuses on developing digital accessibility education programming and presenting to the Towson University community; reviewing Voluntary
Product Accessibility Templates (VPAT) for web apps under development or considered for procurement; providing technical guidance as part of the campus initiative to make the online teaching and learning environment compliant with Towson University and Federal
standards; supporting implementation of the University System of Maryland's (USM) digital accessibility guidance.</span></span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><br>
<br>
<span class="text">The Digital Accessibility Analyst participates in procurement reviews of campus technologies. Develops and conducts digital accessibility trainings/professional development. Conducts code level and screen reader based digital accessibility
audits and provide guidance to developers on and off campus. Participates in campus workgroups and committees when a digital accessibility expert as needed. Provides supervision to digital accessibility student workers. Performs other duties as assigned or
approved by this positions supervisor. </span><br>
</span><span class="blockpanel"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><span class="subtitle"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black">Qualifications</span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span class="blockpanel"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"> </span></span><span class="text"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black">Bachelor's degree and two
years of experience in technology analysis, support or development where the candidate has substantially participated in digital accessibility tasks. Advanced skills in use of a range of accessibility OS features, accessibility auditing software and assistive
technologies. Advanced understanding of federal and state laws regarding digital accessibility. Advanced understanding of the WCAG 2.0 AA or most recent standard for web accessibility. Functional understanding of the accessibility tree, Aria code and other
coding standards that produce well-built accessible web content and applications. Excellent communication skills.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><br>
Preferred Skills: Trusted Tester Certification, CSUN Digital Accessibility Certification and advanced understanding of the connections between effective accessible design and overall successful user interfaces for all users.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><br>
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or
experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"> <br>
<i>A criminal background investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span class="blockpanel"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span class="subtitle"><b><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black">Salary and Benefits</span></b></span><span class="blockpanel"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"> </span></span><span class="text"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black">Competitive
salary and full University benefits that include 22 days of annual leave, up to 14 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click <a href="https://www.towson.edu/hr/documents/benefits_summary_exempt.pdf">here</a>. </span></span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><br>
<b><i><br>
<span class="text">This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days. Cover letter and resume are requested.</span></i></b></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:17.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black;background:white">Digital Accessibility Analyst</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black;background:white"> </span><b><span style="font-size:17.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black;background:white">-</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black;background:white"> </span><b><span style="font-size:17.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black;background:white">(1800002R)</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Apply online via <a href="https://towson.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=1800002R&lang=en#.WpgD1rBxEKw.email" title="Web link to Digital Accessibility Analyst job listing on Towson University's website">
Towson University’s website</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">sion, or by calling me at 410-704-6187</span><o:p></o:p></p>
</div>
</body>
</html>