Digital Accessibility Assistant

Job Title

Instructional Support Assistant – Digital Accessibility (SL-1)

The Digital Accessibility Assistant will support faculty, staff, and students in making library digital content accessible to ensure compliance with ADA Title II and WCAG 2.2 AA guidelines. This role involves reviewing, remediating, and improving accessibility for various digital materials, primarily PDF documents.

• Assist with auditing and remediating digital content (PDFs, Word documents, videos, and other content) for accessibility
• Remediate digital materials in library-managed repositories to meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards and university accessibility policies
• Remediate complex Document Delivery, Interlibrary Loan, and Course Reserve materials as needed
• Assist the Web Designer on Web Accessibility compliance
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and assist with tracking compliance efforts
• Participate in professional development sessions as directed to stay up to date on accessibility tools, guidelines, and best practices
• Assist Acquisitions and Contracts staff with VPAT, HECVAT, and e‑resource platform review projects
• Review existing licensed content for accessibility compliance
• Identify gaps and inefficiencies and recommend improvements to enhance accessibility practices
• Participate in a work culture that promotes diversity and anti‑racism and actively works to eliminate or mitigate the effects of systemic racism and bias
• Participate in Library and University committees

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite software
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify accessibility issues in digital content
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support faculty, staff, and students
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively

• Familiarity with assistive technologies such as screen readers (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, Voice Over)
• Prior experience working with digital accessibility or universal design principles
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards and ADA Title II compliance
• Experience with one or more of the following: document accessibility, PDF remediation, screen readers, HTML

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates requiring sponsorship are not eligible. Binghamton University is not an E‑Verify employer.

Binghamton University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and welcomes veterans and persons with disabilities.

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange. Deadline for internal applicants:
June 17 2026. Deadline for external applicants: open until filled. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. Additional files may be added after uploading the resume.