Top Skills & Years of Experience:

1 year of testing applications for digital accessibility (preferred 3+ years).
1 year working with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Advanced skills using assistive technologies, including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, and other assistive technologies.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills - Multilingual desired.

Job Duties
Conduct reviews of SOM websites and applications for adherence with the SOM Digital Standards for Websites and Applications
Test for digital accessibility using manual and automated tools including screen reader and other assistive technology
Review for adherence with additional standards including branding
Perform testing on desktop and mobile devices
Thoroughly document review results
Provide results to application support teams and stakeholders and meet with teams to explain results
Work closely with eClient team members to ensure processes are followed and optimized
Other duties as assigned

Education
A certificate or degree in any field required, Information Technology (IT) preferred
Experience will be considered in lieu of a certificate or degree
Experience
1 year of testing applications for digital accessibility (preferred 3+ years)
1 year working with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Advanced knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
Advanced knowledge of digital accessibility testing methodologies
Advanced skills using assistive technologies, including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, and other assistive technologies
Advanced skills using accessibility evaluation tools and frameworks, including WAVE, Developer Tools, Accessibility Inspector, and other accessibility evaluation tools
Ability to use a variety of desktop and mobile devices and operating systems (OS), such as laptops, smartphones, tablets, Windows, MacBook, iOS, and Android
Ability to prepare detailed written documentation, maintain records, and conduct correspondence related to the work
Ability to communicate technical terminology at a level appropriate to the audience
Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA
Multilingual desired

Location & Hours
Lansing, Michigan

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

This position may require in-office work for the first 1-2 months for onboarding.

Following onboarding, this position requires a hybrid schedule, requiring Monday and Tuesday in-office and remote work Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.