Digital Accessibility Analyst - Davis, CA, Job ID 88542

Digital Accessibility Analyst – Davis, CA, Job ID 88542

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Job Description

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the Digital Accessibility Program Manager, provides accessibility consultation, training, assessment, remediation support, and accommodation services across UC ANR.

Serves as the primary coordinator for employee accessibility accommodations and supports implementation of the UC ANR Digital Accessibility Program.

Works collaboratively with Human Resources, Information Technology, managers, employees, and content creators to identify and remove digital accessibility barriers and promote compliance with ADA Title II, Section 504, Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA standards, and University accessibility requirements.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

The home department is IT Services. While this position normally is based in Davis, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in the State of California at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University.

Pay Scale: $79,698.96/year to $111,937.68/year

Job Posting Close Date:
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 09/11/2026.

Key Responsibilities:

35%

Accessibility Assessment & Remediation Support

• Conduct accessibility reviews of websites, documents, forms, PDFs, videos, and other digital content.
  
  
• Conduct manual and automated accessibility testing using industry-standard assessment tools.
  
  
• Evaluate accessibility conformance with WCAG 2.1 AA and applicable legal and policy requirements.
  
  
• Develop remediation recommendations and assist departments in prioritizing and addressing accessibility barriers.
  
  
• Validate remediation efforts and verify accessibility improvements through quality assurance testing.
  
  
• Provide backup support for accessibility reviews of third-party software, applications, and technology solutions.
  
  

20%

Employee Accommodations & Accessibility Services

• Coordinate accessibility-related employee accommodation requests.
  
  
• Conduct accessibility assessments and needs analyses to identify barriers and accommodation options.
  
  
• Evaluate and recommend assistive technologies, accessibility software, adaptive equipment, and other accommodation solutions.
  
  
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Information Technology, managers, employees, vendors, and service providers to support accommodation implementation.
  
  
• Document accommodation recommendations, implementation plans, and outcomes.
  
  
• Track accommodations and implementation status and support evaluation of accommodation effectiveness.
  
  

20%

Accessibility Training & Outreach

• Develop and deliver accessibility training for staff, academics, and content creators.
  
  
• Develop and maintain accessibility guidance documents, job aids, checklists, templates, and training resources.
  
  
• Facilitate consultation sessions, office hours, and accessibility awareness presentations.
  
  
• Promote awareness of accessibility requirements, standards, and best practices throughout UC ANR.
  
  

15%

Accessibility Consultation

• Serve as a resource to staff, academics, and business units.
  
  
• Provide guidance on WCAG compliance, accessible content creation, and digital accessibility best practices.
  
  
• Partner with content creators, technology teams, and business units to improve accessibility of digital content and services.
  
  

10%

Program Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Track program metrics, activities, and service outcomes.
  
  
• Assist with accessibility audits, reporting, and documentation.
  
  
• Support accessibility program initiatives, operational processes, and continuous improvement efforts.
  
  
• Monitor developments in accessibility standards, regulations, technologies, and best practices.
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  
• Broad knowledge & experience creating, testing, or remediating accessible documents, web content, multimedia, and digital communications.
  
  
• Demonstrated experience providing accessibility training, consultation, or support services.
  
  
• Thorough knowledge of accessibility standards, including ADA Title II, Section 504, Section 508, and WCAG 2.1 AA.
  
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital accessibility evaluation methods and remediation techniques.
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), or the ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.
  
  
• Experience supporting workplace accommodations and assistive technology implementations.
  
  
• Knowledge of assistive technologies and accessibility software.
  
  
• Experience supporting digital accessibility initiatives in higher education, government, or large enterprise environments.
  
  
• Experience reviewing Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs), Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs), and third-party software accessibility documentation.
  
  

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
• The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.
• As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
  
  

1. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
   
   

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  
  
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
    
    
    • Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
      
      

To apply, please visit: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psc/ucanr/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&JobOpeningId=88542&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=17&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant









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