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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

TES3076P

Home Org Name

Auburn Online

Division Name

Provost and VP Academic Affair

Position Title

TES Digital Media Accessibility Technician

Estimated Hours Per Week

25-30

Anticipated Length of Assignment

6 Months

Job Summary

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 CanvasLMS courses and various digital media formats.

This is a limited term position through April 2026 contingent on additional funding.

Essential Functions

+ Conduct preliminary course eligibility evaluations to assess remediation feasibility, including content volume, multimedia requirements, and timeline constraints

+ Remediate Canvas course content to meetWCAG 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

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!

Minimum Qualifications

+ 1-2 years of experience with web accessibility standards and remediation

+ Experience working with Learning Management Systems, preferably Canvas

+ Strong working knowledge ofWCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria and techniques

+ Proficiency inHTML and understanding of semantic markup

Desired Qualifications

+ Experience with accessibility evaluation tools (e.g.,WAVE , axe DevTools, Color Contrast Analyzers)

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Hours

As Needed

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

Posting Date

10/07/2025

Closing Date

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For any direct questions, contact Dr. Wendy Cooper, Academic Programs Administrator, [email protected].

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56355

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

3. Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation

2. Media File

3. Portfolio