<p>Who We Are Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. At the heart of the University of California, Irvine's academic community, the UC Irvine Libraries plays a vital role in enabling our outstanding students, faculty and researchers to create new knowledge, develop lifelong learning skills, and make meaningful contributions to society. We value innovation and collaboration, and we are committed to fostering an environment that supports Inclusive Excellence. The UC Irvine Libraries physical spaces consist of the Langson Library, the Science Library, the Library Gateway Study Center, and the Grunigen Medical Library. The Libraries' IT Department is primarily responsible for all technical operations in the Libraries including desktop support, application development, server/service administration, and cloud computing services. The department also has responsibilities in cybersecurity, backups, administration of the Libraries Services Platform (library catalog) and database administration. Your Role on the Team This role specifically focuses on ensuring accessibility compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards for UCI Libraries[CC1.1] sites and services, in alignment with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applies QA and / or Release Management concepts, training, unit policies and procedures to test a variety of moderately complex accessibility changes or enhancements. Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced digital communications professional for a variety of non-routine and moderately complex web site applications, ensuring accessibility compliance. Demonstrates a full understanding of industry practices and organization policies and procedures. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions to accessibility needs for the Libraries. What It Takes to be Successful Required: Minimum 1-3 years of experience. Thorough skills and experience to create and maintain accessible web sites and systems that provide content consistent with the organization's message and in keeping with management directives and client objectives. Demonstrates a working knowledge of accessibility principles, including the design and evaluation of accessible content. Working understanding of the use of accessibility testing tools, including skill to perform automated and manual accessibility testing. Thorough understanding of accessibility compliance in higher education. Thorough understanding of technical language and requirements of the assigned work. Thorough interpersonal communication skills. Thorough skills to develop and implement original ideas and correctly identify and effectively solve problems. Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively and to support inclusiveness within UC Irvine Libraries and the campus. Bachelor's degree. Preferred: Thorough knowledge of content management systems and / or relevant web applications used for web production and organization-specific computer application programs. Demonstrated knowledge of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it applies to digital accessibility. Certified as Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) or Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) Working knowledge of SiteImprove or similar system for accessibility scanning. Total Compensation In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits. The expected pay range for this recruitment is $77000.00- $95,550.00 (Annual). Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Employment Misconduct<em> Legal Right to work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment </em>Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional 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; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php Closing Statement: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu. Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization</p>