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From: Sarah Horton
Date: Oct 25, 2012 10:01AM

Hello, WebAIM. I'm forwarding along this position description from a colleague at Stanford. It looks like a great position, and Scott is a wonderful person. Please contact him <EMAIL REMOVED> if you have any questions about the position, and forward the announcement to anyone you know who might be interested.

Best regards,
Sarah


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> From: Scott Stocker < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
> Subject: A job at Stanford University that Scott Stocker thought might interest you
> Date: October 23, 2012 10:55:57 AM PDT
> To: <EMAIL REMOVED>
> Reply-To: <EMAIL REMOVED>
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> Hi, Scott Stocker has forwarded you this job posting from Stanford University:
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> Web Accessibility Position at Stanford
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> Feel free to browse other great jobs at http://jobs.stanford.edu/find_a_job.html
> Web Accessibility Specialist
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> Job ID
> 50259
> Job Location
> IT
> Job Category
> Information Technology Services
> Salary
> 4P3
> Date Posted
> Oct 22, 2012
>
> OVERVIEW:
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> Within the Office of Public Affairs, University Communications encompasses the Stanford News Service and serves as the official voice of Stanford University to regional, state, national and international news media, provides support and provides campus leadership in planning, coordination, and implementing communication programs that support Stanford University and its missions. University Communications is responsible for oversight of Stanford web content and top level web pages; media relations and news services; presidential and provostial communications with the public, media and other constituencies (including all speeches); internal communication to faculty and staff; parent communication programs, major publications (including the annual report and Stanford Facts); and encompasses a campus video production studio and video production group. University Communications coordinates with communications professionals across the university on communications issues and projects, provides leadership to the Communications Working Group, and advises on communications policy with senior executive staff.
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> Position Summary
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> The Web Accessibility Specialist provides oversight, technical leadership and coordination of the Stanford Online Accessibility Program (SOAP). He or she supports university departments and programs with the assessment and development of accessible web and information technology resources. The position reports to the Director of Web Communications in the Office of University Communications.
> Responsibilities
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> Consulting
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> • Perform regular accessibility audits of Stanford websites and web applications.
> • Perform accessibility evaluations for websites and applications under consideration for purchase and deployment at Stanford.
> • Work with vendors to implement accessibility features for web applications and software in use at Stanford.
> • Evaluate accessibility of external platforms that host Stanford content, such as YouTube and Coursera.
> • Troubleshoot, evaluate and recommend assistive software and hardware.
> • Establish guidelines, best practices and standards related to designing and maintaining accessible websites, IT software systems and online materials.
> • Work in collaboration with the Office of Accessible Education, the Diversity and Access Office, IT Services and the Online Learning Initiative.
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> Outreach and Training
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> • Develop and implement outreach and training for web designers, developers and content providers. This person will also be a resource for faculty who are using the web to deliver instructional materials.
> • Train University IT staff to use accessibility monitoring software and assist in identifying strategies and solutions for IT accessibility.
> • Develop webinars/online training materials.
> • Develop and implement training on accessibility standards to a wide variety of audiences.
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> Design and Production
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> • Work with colleagues in Web Services to develop accessible templates and tools for web production.
> • Oversee captioning service for video published on Stanford websites, Stanford's YouTube channel and other delivery platforms for online video.
> • Identify, implement and oversee tools for monitoring website accessibility.
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> Communication
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> • Maintain Stanford Online Accessibility Program (SOAP) website.
> • Create reports and presentations as needed.
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> Additional Information:
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> This is a one year fixed term position, with full benefits.
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> Minimum of three years of relevant experience.
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> Qualifications:
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> Experience
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> • Minimum of two years of web design and production experience on a web development team.
> • Minimum of one year of web accessibility analysis, design, and development experience.
> • Experience working effectively in highly collaborative, team-oriented environments.
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> Education
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> • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Information or Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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> Skills & Knowledge
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> • Extensive knowledge and experience with web technologies (HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Xml, and Web content management systems).
> • Extensive knowledge and experience with assistive technologies (JAWS, VoiceOver, Dragon NaturallySpeaking).
> • Extensive knowledge and experience with WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards and guidelines.
> • Experience with accessibility audit and quality assurance tools and processes.
> • Strong organizational and project management skills.
> • Effective written and oral communication skills.
> • Demonstrated ability to effectively and independently lead projects to completion.
> • Knowledge of disability law including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504).
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> Desired
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> • Experience in a higher education environment.
> • Master's degree.
> • Familiarity with scripting languages (PHP, JS).
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> Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation.
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> We are not able to provide relocation or sponsorship for this position.
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> Thank you for your interest!
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> Apply Now
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