Technical Assistance Specialist II

Overview

The Technical Assistance (TA) Specialist II for WebAIM and the National Center on Accessible Digital Educational Materials & Instruction (NCADEMI) at the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP) provides highly qualified digital accessibility technical assistance, as assigned, to WebAIM and NCADEMI constituents. This position is telework-eligible within the state of Utah. Telework outside of the state of Utah is subject to review and approval by the University prior to a job offer being extended.

However, services are often provided at the sponsor’s location or other remote sites. We also attend conferences and have remote staff attend on‑site meetings occasionally.

Exempt positions are eligible for excellent benefits including: 13 paid holidays, 22 days of paid vacation leave, and 12 days of sick leave per year, 50% tuition reduction for employees and dependents, competitive health benefits packages, and a generous contribution into your retirement. View more information here:
Summary of Benefits 2025‑2026.

• Provide TA to support entities aligning with relevant special education and technical accessibility guidelines and laws.
• Conduct in‑depth digital accessibility assessments and generate assessment reports and guidance documents.
• Develop and provide technology‑supported and on‑site trainings, consultations, presentations, and technical assistance sessions.
• Be familiar with and use various assistive technologies, such as common screen readers and speech‑to‑text software.
• Develop intermediate to advanced technical assistance resources, guides, and articles.
• Support and lead technical assistance programs and initiatives within USU and with USU sponsors.
• Maintain a deep understanding of relevant state and federal guidelines and legal requirements.
• Participate in and contribute to WebAIM/NCADEMI/IDRPP events and activities.
• Follow all relevant internal and USU policies and procedures.

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in relevant fields.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Demonstrable domain knowledge and expertise in digital accessibility and technical assistance; demonstrated skills in professional verbal and written communication; willingness to travel (air and automobile) independently.

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”.
• Names and contact information for at least three professional references to be provided at the beginning of your application in the candidate profile.

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Minimum $90,000. Commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits.

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

We are working together to create inclusive communities and improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities and their families through sustainable innovation, collaborative research, responsive service, and interdisciplinary training and education.

We Innovate:
We lead by developing dynamic, sustainable, forward‑thinking programs and services.
We Include:
We demonstrate how to effectively work toward inclusive communities in our planning, programs, and services. We celebrate diversity in ability, race, ethnicity, culture, language, gender, sexual orientation, politics, and religion.
We Collaborate:
We forge partnerships. Working together makes us more effective and responsive to the current needs of our clients and communities.
We Care:
We do what we do because we care. We are making the world a better place for people with disabilities and their families.

The Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP) is Utah’s federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). The IDRPP opened its doors in 1972 and was the first UCEDD program in the U.S. to focus on…