Student Worker - Digital Accessibility Tester, Information Technology

Job Description:

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented student worker to join our Information Technology - Accessibility team as a Digital Accessibility Tester. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating the accessibility of digital resources and technologies used across the university, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and regulations. As a key member of our team, you will help us create an inclusive and accessible digital environment for all members of the university community.

This is a long-term, part-time position with flexible hours, allowing you to balance your work with academic commitments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive accessibility testing on various digital resources, including websites, software applications, multimedia content, and documents

• Collaborate with developers, content creators, and designers to address identified accessibility issues and provide recommendations for improvements

• Write detailed accessibility test reports, documenting findings, test methodologies, and recommended remediation strategies

• Stay up-to-date with the latest accessibility standards, guidelines, and best practices, and apply them to the testing process

• Support the accessibility team in conducting accessibility audits and providing consultation on accessibility-related matters

• Participate in meetings, trainings, and professional development activities related to digital accessibility

• Use a combination of automated testing tools and manual techniques to identify accessibility barriers and issues

• Assist in the development and implementation of accessibility training programs and workshops for faculty, staff, and students

• Assist with other IT-related tasks and projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno

• Candidate must have good communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders

• Candidate must have the ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines

• Candidate must have a strong interest in digital accessibility and a passion for promoting inclusive design

• Familiarity with assistive technologies used by individuals with disabilities, such as screen readers, magnifiers, and keyboard navigation

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify and articulate accessibility issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with accessibility testing tools (e.g., WAVE, ANDI) is a plus

Compensation Grade

Student Employee Level 2

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

50.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter – (required)

Any Relevant Accessibility-Related Work Samples or Projects – (required)

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

For more information, please visit the University’s website.