Senior IT Accessibility Specialist; Application Developer

Senior IT Accessibility Specialist (Application Developer I)

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Senior IT Accessibility Specialist (Application Developer I)

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Staff & Executive - Information Technology

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Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior IT Accessibility Specialist (Application Developer I) for the Office of Information Technology. This position will report to the Associate Director, IT Accessibility, and will work closely with IT procurement, Rutgers Access and Disability Resources, and unit level IT purchasers. The Senior IT Accessibility Specialist (Application Developer I) is responsible for reviewing information technology procurement contracts and other projects with accessibility implications.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Ensures information technology and accessibility standards are met and that contract terms further the University’s interests.
• Ensures contracts are in compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and University policies/procedures.
• Provides training and outreach, assists in the development of a risk-based approach to contract review, and develops associated assessment tools and other resources.
• Works with IT staff in schools, colleges, and departments on the selection and use of hardware and software assistive technologies.
• Creates awareness around IT accessibility and disability issues related to IT systems and processes.
• Develops and delivers training to members of the University community relating to product and service accessibility.
• Serves as a resource for the campus community on IT disability issues and conducts educational events to improve the University community’s understanding of disability issues and advance compliance.
• Reviews University IT assets, such as sites, systems, and applications for accessibility issues and recommends remediations to provide a more accessible and inclusive experience.
• Provides first and second level end user accessibility support, including the facilitation of the University’s accessibility barrier reporting.
• Performs accessibility testing, reviews vendor documentation, and makes recommendations on potential information technology purchases.
• Develops and delivers training workshops and educational programs to increase awareness of accessibility within the University community.
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’ Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers’ regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 27S

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