TES Digital Media Accessibility Technician

Overview

TES Digital Media Accessibility Technician — Auburn University

• Requisition Number: TES
  3076P
• Home Organization:
  Auburn Online
• Division:
  Provost and VP Academic Affairs
• Position Title:
  
  TES Digital Media Accessibility Technician
• Estimated Hours Per Week: 25-30
• Anticipated Length of Assignment: 6 Months

The Digital Media Accessibility Technician is responsible for evaluating and remediating online course content to ensure compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. This position plays a critical role in making educational materials accessible to students with disabilities, working directly with Canvas LMS courses and various digital media formats.

This is a limited term position through April 2026 contingent on additional funding.

• Conduct preliminary course eligibility evaluations to assess remediation feasibility, including content volume, multimedia requirements, and timeline constraints
• Remediate Canvas course content to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, including headings, images, links, tables, color contrast, and content structure
• Ensure multimedia accessibility by verifying captions, transcripts, audio descriptions, and proper content controls are in place
• Review and assess accessibility of course documents (PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and third-party tools, providing recommendations for improvement
• Generate detailed Course Eligibility Reports and Final Course Remediation Reports with actionable recommendations and resources
• Test remediated content using screen readers and accessibility tools to verify compliance and quality standards

• Life-Changing Impact:
  Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:
  We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You:
  Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:
  The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone:
  Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

• 1-2 years of experience with web accessibility standards and remediation
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems, preferably Canvas
• Strong working knowledge of WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria and techniques
• Proficiency in HTML and understanding of semantic markup

• Experience with accessibility evaluation tools (e.g., WAVE, axe Dev Tools, Color Contrast Analyzers)

• Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
• Work Hours:
  
  As Needed
• City:
  Auburn
• State:
  Alabama
• Posting Date: 10/07/2025
• Closing Date:

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their website to learn more.

For any direct questions, contact Dr. Wendy Cooper, Academic Programs Administrator, wmc
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