University of Virginia
Digital Accessibility Specialist
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22904
Overview
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Digital Accessibility Specialist
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University of Virginia . The University of Virginia Library seeks a collaborative and detail-oriented
Digital Accessibility Specialist
to help steward library-wide efforts to ensure that digitized and born-digital materials—such as PDFs, scanned content, audiovisual media, archival materials, and collections—are digitally accessible. The role works across departments to foster collaboration, coordinate strategies, and develop sustainable practices that make digital accessibility efforts efficient, consistent, and forward-looking. It does not involve sole responsibility for performing all remediation work, but empowers and trains others, develops best practices, and embeds accessibility as a shared responsibility, advancing the Library’s strategic goals of enhancing user experience and broadening the reach of library resources. The role aligns Library content with accessibility standards (ADA Title II, Section 508, and WCAG 2.1 Level AA) and UVA’s broader vision of equitable access to knowledge.
Responsibilities
Support digital accessibility remediation projects across the Library—including scanned documents, digitized collections, archival materials, and audiovisual content—ensuring alignment with WCAG 2.1 Level AA, Section 508, and ADA Title II.
Support, guide, and maintain digital accessibility workflows, working across departments to identify priorities, track progress, and document outcomes.
Support the Academic Captioning Program, working with Library staff and campus units to ensure multimedia accessibility needs are met.
Collaborate with colleagues in digital collections, digitization, instructional scanning, instructional support, special collections, and metadata to integrate digital accessibility into upstream workflows and minimize future remediation needs.
Build and maintain relationships with external vendors who specialize in remediation; assess needs and connect content types with appropriate vendor solutions.
Develop and maintain clear documentation, standards, and guidance materials for digital accessibility remediation.
Consult with staff on creating accessible digital documents, reinforcing sustainable and compliant practices.
Track digital accessibility-related projects, tasks, and metrics using project management tools; contribute to regular reporting and continuous improvement efforts.
Stay current with accessibility-related legal requirements, standards, and best practices in digital accessibility, particularly as they apply to libraries and higher education.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: At least four years of experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Licensure: PMI certification is typically possessed.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of digital accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1, Section 508, ADA Title II)
Experience coordinating or contributing to accessibility or remediation projects
Familiarity with assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers, voice recognition software)
Working knowledge of document remediation tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Pro, Equidox, ABBYY FineReader, or UDOIT)
Familiarity with building and optimizing workflows and processes
Understanding of metadata and digitization workflows as they relate to digital accessibility
The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, demonstrated project management experience, and a record of leading or facilitating projects across departments or organizations. Experience writing documentation, providing training or support, and working in an academic library or higher education setting is also preferred.
Physical Demands This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The role may require traveling to attend meetings and programs.
Compensation Anticipated hiring range is $80,000 - $90,000, commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type & Work Location
This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and is eligible for a hybrid schedule, with additional on-site presence as needed, after required in-person training and in accordance with UVA’s remote work guidelines.
About UVA and the Community To learn more about UVA and the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.
Application and Contact Application review will begin after October 15, 2025. Preference will be given to applications received by this date.
Additional Requirements: Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
How to Apply: Please apply online, by searching for requisition number
R0076194 . Complete an application with the following documents: Resume, Cover Letter. Upload all materials into the resume submission field. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration. Internal applicants: Apply through your Workday profile by searching “Find Jobs.”
Reference Check Process Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.
Contact For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington at fak3ph@virginia.edu. For questions about the position, please contact Elyse Girard at elyse@virginia.edu.
Equal Opportunity The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Read UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment
here .
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Join to apply for the
Digital Accessibility Specialist
role at
University of Virginia . The University of Virginia Library seeks a collaborative and detail-oriented
Digital Accessibility Specialist
to help steward library-wide efforts to ensure that digitized and born-digital materials—such as PDFs, scanned content, audiovisual media, archival materials, and collections—are digitally accessible. The role works across departments to foster collaboration, coordinate strategies, and develop sustainable practices that make digital accessibility efforts efficient, consistent, and forward-looking. It does not involve sole responsibility for performing all remediation work, but empowers and trains others, develops best practices, and embeds accessibility as a shared responsibility, advancing the Library’s strategic goals of enhancing user experience and broadening the reach of library resources. The role aligns Library content with accessibility standards (ADA Title II, Section 508, and WCAG 2.1 Level AA) and UVA’s broader vision of equitable access to knowledge.
Responsibilities
Support digital accessibility remediation projects across the Library—including scanned documents, digitized collections, archival materials, and audiovisual content—ensuring alignment with WCAG 2.1 Level AA, Section 508, and ADA Title II.
Support, guide, and maintain digital accessibility workflows, working across departments to identify priorities, track progress, and document outcomes.
Support the Academic Captioning Program, working with Library staff and campus units to ensure multimedia accessibility needs are met.
Collaborate with colleagues in digital collections, digitization, instructional scanning, instructional support, special collections, and metadata to integrate digital accessibility into upstream workflows and minimize future remediation needs.
Build and maintain relationships with external vendors who specialize in remediation; assess needs and connect content types with appropriate vendor solutions.
Develop and maintain clear documentation, standards, and guidance materials for digital accessibility remediation.
Consult with staff on creating accessible digital documents, reinforcing sustainable and compliant practices.
Track digital accessibility-related projects, tasks, and metrics using project management tools; contribute to regular reporting and continuous improvement efforts.
Stay current with accessibility-related legal requirements, standards, and best practices in digital accessibility, particularly as they apply to libraries and higher education.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: At least four years of experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Licensure: PMI certification is typically possessed.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of digital accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1, Section 508, ADA Title II)
Experience coordinating or contributing to accessibility or remediation projects
Familiarity with assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers, voice recognition software)
Working knowledge of document remediation tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Pro, Equidox, ABBYY FineReader, or UDOIT)
Familiarity with building and optimizing workflows and processes
Understanding of metadata and digitization workflows as they relate to digital accessibility
The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, demonstrated project management experience, and a record of leading or facilitating projects across departments or organizations. Experience writing documentation, providing training or support, and working in an academic library or higher education setting is also preferred.
Physical Demands This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The role may require traveling to attend meetings and programs.
Compensation Anticipated hiring range is $80,000 - $90,000, commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type & Work Location
This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and is eligible for a hybrid schedule, with additional on-site presence as needed, after required in-person training and in accordance with UVA’s remote work guidelines.
About UVA and the Community To learn more about UVA and the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.
Application and Contact Application review will begin after October 15, 2025. Preference will be given to applications received by this date.
Additional Requirements: Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
How to Apply: Please apply online, by searching for requisition number
R0076194 . Complete an application with the following documents: Resume, Cover Letter. Upload all materials into the resume submission field. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration. Internal applicants: Apply through your Workday profile by searching “Find Jobs.”
Reference Check Process Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.
Contact For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington at fak3ph@virginia.edu. For questions about the position, please contact Elyse Girard at elyse@virginia.edu.
Equal Opportunity The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Read UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment
here .
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