Accesibility Specialist

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
The Web Accessibility Specialist ensures that all digital content and Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) are fully accessible to every user, including individuals with disabilities. This role is responsible for evaluating and testing websites, mobile applications, and software interfaces to verify compliance with established accessibility standards and legal requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Assess and test digital products for accessibility compliance, including websites, mobile apps, and software interfaces.
Ensure compatibility with assistive technologies such as screen readers, magnifiers, and voice‑navigation tools.
Verify proper labeling and structure of interactive elements, forms, and navigation components.
Review images, multimedia, and other visual content to confirm the presence of accurate and meaningful alternative text.
Apply and enforce accessibility standards including WCAG 2.1 or higher , Section 508 , and relevant state regulations such as Texas Administrative Code Chapters 206 and 213 .
Provide recommendations and guidance to teams to remediate accessibility issues and improve overall user experience.
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.
An equivalent combination of education and/or directly related experience may be substituted in lieu of the stated requirements.

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
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.