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The Software Accessibility Analyst at Colorado State University focuses on ensuring IT accessibility compliance, managing accessibility assessments, and guiding faculty on best practices for digital accessibility.

Responsibilities: Oversee the collection and evaluation of accessibility compliance materials, perform software testing for IT accessibility, and coordinate with various university units to promote accessible learning.

Skills: Strong understanding of universal design, IT accessibility standards, compliance requirements (ADA, Section 508, WCAG), and experience with assistive technologies.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in educational technology, Instructional Design, or related fields; or a High School Diploma with 4 years of related experience.

Location: Fort Collins, Colorado, USA

Compensation: $80000 - $80000 / Annually

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.

• 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.