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Working TitleSoftware Accessibility Analyst

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202500665AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib II

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$80,000 - $95,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on06/02/2025

Description of Work Unit

The Division of Information Technology, the central IT organization for the Colorado State University System, supports the land-grant heritage of the institution as well as the university’s missions of teaching and learning, research, and service. The Division of IT is responsible for delivering enterprise and campus focused IT services for the Fort Collins, Pueblo and Spur campuses as well as throughout the CSU -System.

Areas of responsibility include Application Development and User Support Services, Academic Technology, Cybersecurity & Privacy, Networking and Telecommunications, Infrastructure and Databases, Business Intelligence and Data Integrations, Administrative Applications, and Student Applications.

Driven by its purpose statement: Innovating IT, Empowering CSU and its values of Community, Collegiality, Reliability, Service and Simplicity, its team members work across the CSU System and in collaboration with stakeholders on the various CSU campuses. Reporting to the Vice President of Information Technology/ CIO , our dedicated team delivers dynamic and innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs of our students, faculty, and staff. Our work supports CSU’s Principles of Community as we help others discover and meet their potential while aiming to set the standard for IT throughout higher education.

Position Summary

The Software Accessibility Analyst provides oversight for the collection, management , and evaluation of Voluntary Product Accessibility Template ( VPAT ) and Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit ( HECVAT ) materials provided by vendors. The person in this position will perform testing of software and applications for IT accessibility compliance and coordinate outsourcing of testing as appropriate/needed. This position is an essential component of Colorado State University’s mission to promote accessible learning and ensure compliance with state and federal IT accessibility laws and policies.

This position requires an understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and compliance requirements for higher education, including the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ), Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 ( WCAG ) The person in this position will partner extensively with units and individuals across the university.

The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of universal design, guide faculty and staff on digital accessibility standards, understand IT accessibility best practices, and work collaboratively.

Required Job Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in educational technology, Instructional Design, Assistive Technology, or related field. Candidates with a High School Diploma (or GED ) and equivalent (4 years) related professional experience will be considered for employment (without the required bachelor’s education).

+ Demonstrates a strong understanding of universal design and ability to guide faculty and staff in meeting digital accessibility standards. Demonstrates knowledge of best practices for accessible documents, media, and other digital tools.

+ Demonstrates an understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and compliance requirements for higher education, including the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ), Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 ( WCAG ).

+ Demonstrated understanding of VPATs (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) and how to interpret them.

+ Experience with assistive technology such as screen readers, magnifiers, or optical character recognition software.

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Experience conducting and assessing training sessions and workshops and/or teaching experience. Able to communicate and build positive relationships with all stakeholders including faculty, staff, and students.

+ Proven ability to successfully manage projects to completion.

+ Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Flexibility to accept, manage and incorporate change and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously and effectively in a fast-paced environment

+ Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently

+ Proven customer service skills, including the ability to convey technical information to a non-technical audience

+ Ability to exercise sound judgement, tact, discretion, and integrity with sensitive and confidential information

+ Demonstrated experience with data analysis, assessment, and reporting

+ Experience with testing accessibility of software for a medium to large publicly-funded organization.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryAccessibility Analysis and Testing

Duty/Responsibility

+ Serve as subject matter expert on IT accessibility for University procurement, including reviewing VPATs and HECVATs from vendors.

+ Overseeing the accessibility review and tracking of VPATs and HECVATs for software supported under the Division of IT enterprise software licensing program.

+ Conduct hands-on evaluations of software, websites, and applications to ensure accessibility compliance.

+ Stay current on best practices and trends in IT accessibility and assistive technologies for higher education

+ Assist the the CSU Center for Accessible and Inclusive Learning Senior Director in ensuring campus adherence to the CSU Policy: Accessibility of Electronic Information and Technologies, and compliance with state and federal IT accessibility laws and policies

+ Provide accessibility consultation and reviews for software and hardware and websites to meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards

+ Support implementation and management of Accessibility Enterprise Software tools

+ Collaborate with Procurement Services to identify third party vendors for accessibility services

Percentage Of Time70

Job Duty CategoryCustomer Service and Campus Participation

Duty/Responsibility

+ Collaborates with campus stakeholders to develop, implement, and maintain a plan to work with vendors that ensures an accessibility roadmap for identified deficiencies.

+ Member of the IT Accessibility Advisory Board

Percentage Of Time30

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactOlivia Robinson, [email protected]

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume

Optional Documents