Digital Accessibility Specialist

**Pay Range:** Targeted salary $29.03 per hour, based on experience **Benefits Eligible:** Yes **Work Schedule:** Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. **Travel:** Not required **For Best Consideration Date:** 08/10/2026 | **Position Introduction:** Join OU Information Technology and be part of a team that advances the University of Oklahoma's purpose: We Change Lives. Our work supports student success, research innovation, operational excellence, and meaningful service to our university community. If you are driven to solve complex problems, strengthen critical systems, and use technology to create lasting impact across One OU, we invite you to bring your talent, curiosity, and commitment to a team where your work matters. The **Digital Accessibility Specialist** supports the University of Oklahoma's efforts to ensure digital content, systems, and technologies meet ADA Title II requirements. This role partners with faculty and staff across campus to evaluate accessibility, provide guidance, and support training and outreach efforts that improve the usability of digital resources. The position plays a key role in coordinating university-wide accessibility initiatives, supporting policy and governance efforts, and helping the institution reduce compliance risk. [View full job description](https://apps.hr.ou.edu/JobDescription/Home/Details/8138) | | --- | | **Required Education and Experience:** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or related field. 1 year of experience with computer programming, computer systems or related field. **Equivalency/Substitution**: Experience or a combination of education & related experience can be considered in lieu of degree. A one-to-one ratio is used to determine the number of years of experience required in place of a degree. **Department Preferences:** Knowledge of ADA Title II requirements and digital accessibility standards. Experience evaluating digital content and platforms for accessibility (e.g., websites, LMS content, documents, multimedia). Familiarity with accessibility testing tools (e.g., automated scanners, screen readers, keyboard navigation testing) and understanding of common accessibility issues in web and instructional technologies. Experience supporting accessibility in an academic or higher education environment. | **Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check:** Yes