Part Time Digital Accessibility Specialist
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.The Digital Accessibility Specialist is a 12-month, 15-20 hr/wk on campus position, responsible for supporting institutional compliance with ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 AA standards across digital academic content and instructional technologies. This role works with instructional designers, academic leadership, and campus partners to help evaluate, process, and remediate materials for digital accessibility.Essential Duties:Support institutional efforts to improve accessibility of digital academic content in alignment with ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirementsEvaluate documents and media content to determine the correct remediation processCollaborate with instructional designers to process documents and media through remediation companiesConvert or remediate instructional materials into accessible formats as needed (e.g., HTML/Canvas pages, accessible Word/PDF files, accessible slide decks).Stay current on developments in digital accessibility standards, instructional accessibility practices, and higher education compliance requirementsUpdate accessibility documentation, checklists, examples, and FAQsAssist with campus accessibility auditing, remediation tracking, and documentation effortsSupport faculty and staff use of accessibility evaluation and remediation tools (e.g., UDoIt accessibility tool, YuJa video hosting, document and media remediation workflows)Perform other related duties as assigned to support the mission of Digital Learning and the CollegeRate of Pay: $18.00 HourlyCompleted applications received by 8/17/2026 will be assured full consideration. Late Applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the positionMinimum Qualifications:Certification in Web Design or Digital Accessibility best practices1 year of experience supporting digital content design, delivery, or learning technologiesFamiliarity with WCAG 2.1 AA, ADA Title II, and accessibility evaluation practices for documents and web/LMS contentPreferred Qualifications:Experience directly supporting digital accessibility in a higher education settingExperience coordinating with third-party vendors or document remediation servicesRelevant certification such as IAAP CPACC or WASKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Working knowledge of digital accessibility principles and WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards as applied to instructional contentFamiliarity with ADA Title II requirements for higher education instructional mate...