TES Digital Media Accessibility Technician

Overview

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 Canvas LMS courses and various digital media formats.

 

Remote or Hybrid work models are possible, but require Provost approval at time of hire. 

 

• Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time 
• Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads 
• Assistance with special projects 
• Seasonal work 
• Emergencies 

 

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary course eligibility evaluations to assess remediation feasibility, including content volume, multimedia requirements, and timeline constraints
• Remediate Canvas course content to meet WCAG 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

Qualifications

• High-School Diploma
• 1-2 years of experience with web accessibility standards and remediation.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience working with Learning Management Systems, preferably Canvas
• Strong working knowledge of WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria and techniques
• Proficiency in HTML and understanding of semantic markup

Why Work at Auburn?

• Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time 
• Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads 
• Assistance with special projects 
• Seasonal work 
• Emergencies 

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 the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.