Comp Consult Ii; Temp

A cover letter is appreciated and should address your specific interest in the position as well as explain your experience and skill level with WCAG 2.1, Section 508, ADA digital accessibility
expectations, and inclusive design principles.

The University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is seeking a Computer Consultant II (TEMP) to support the College's commitment to creating inclusive, equitable, and accessible digital experiences for all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors. This role provides guidance, training, documentation, manual web accessibility testing, and consultation to improve the accessibility of websites and web applications.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues in LSA to build awareness, reduce accessibility barriers, and foster a culture where accessibility is shared, proactive, and embedded into unit workflows.

ABOUT THE JOB

This position provides accessibility consultations, guidance, and support to help units identify barriers, improve digital content, and integrate accessibility best practices into everyday workflows.

The Computer Consultant II (TEMP) will review websites and web applications using automated scanning tools and manual accessibility testing methods to document findings and provide clear, actionable remediation guidance. In addition, this role develops and maintains accessibility documentation, training resources, and practical tools that support consistent and sustainable accessibility practices across campus.

Outreach and Support

• Work with a diverse group of technical and non-technical stakeholders to move accessibility work forward.
• Provide practical guidance on accessible headings, links, images, alternative text, tables, documents, video captions, color use, and plain language.
• Conduct outreach to content owners to identify areas of support by creating email communication and report templates.
• Develop approachable resources, checklists, templates, course material, and quick-reference materials for non-technical audiences.

Manual Web Accessibility Testing

• Perform manual accessibility reviews of websites, web applications, digital content, and online forms.
• Evaluate digital experiences against WCAG 2.1 AA standards, institutional accessibility policies, and usability best practices.
• Use assistive technologies and testing methods such as keyboard-only navigation, screen reader testing, zoom/reflow checks, focus order review, color contrast evaluation, and form accessibility testing.
• Collaborate with developers, designers, content editors, and product owners to support remediation by validating fixes and provide follow-up guidance as needed.

Documentation and Reporting

• Create and maintain accessibility documentation, guidance articles, testing procedures, remediation notes, and training materials.
• Document accessibility issues, impact, severity, recommended fixes, and applicable WCAG criteria.
• Track outreach, consultations, testing results, remediation progress, and recurring content issues.

• Ability to communicate technical and accessibility concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Strong writing, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate across departments.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple consultations, reviews, and documentation tasks.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience supporting digital accessibility, web content, communications, user experience, instructional technology, or related work.
• Working knowledge of WCAG 2.1, Section 508, ADA digital accessibility expectations,…