Auburn University
Position Details
Position Information
Requisition Number
TES3076P
Home Org Name
Auburn Online
Division Name
Provost and VP Academic Affair
Position Title
TES Digital Media Accessibility Technician
Estimated Hours Per Week
25-30
Anticipated Length of Assignment
6 Months
Job Summary
The Digital Media Accessibility Technician is responsible for evaluating and remediating online course content to ensure compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG ) 2.1 Level AA standards. This position plays a critical role in making educational materials accessible to students with disabilities, working directly with CanvasLMS courses and various digital media formats.
This is a limited term position through April 2026 contingent on additional funding.
Essential Functions
Conduct preliminary course eligibility evaluations to assess remediation feasibility, including content volume, multimedia requirements, and timeline constraints
Remediate Canvas course content to meetWCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, including headings, images, links, tables, color contrast, and content structure
Ensure multimedia accessibility by verifying captions, transcripts, audio descriptions, and proper content controls are in place
Review and assess accessibility of course documents (PDF , Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and third-party tools, providing recommendations for improvement
Generate detailed Course Eligibility Reports and Final Course Remediation Reports with actionable recommendations and resources
Test remediated content using screen readers and accessibility tools to verify compliance and quality standards
Why Work at Auburn?
Life-Changing Impact
: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence
: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We're Here for You
: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
Sweet Home Alabama
: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone
: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Minimum Qualifications
1-2 years of experience with web accessibility standards and remediation
Experience working with Learning Management Systems, preferably Canvas
Strong working knowledge ofWCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria and techniques
Proficiency inHTML and understanding of semantic markup
Desired Qualifications
Experience with accessibility evaluation tools (e.g.,WAVE , axe DevTools, Color Contrast Analyzers)
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range
$15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Hours
As Needed
City position is located in:
Auburn
State position is located:
Alabama
Posting Date
10/07/2025
Closing Date
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For any direct questions, contact Dr. Wendy Cooper, Academic Programs Administrator, wmc0029@auburn.edu.
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56355
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts
Optional Documents
Letter of Recommendation
Media File
Portfolio
Position Information
Requisition Number
TES3076P
Home Org Name
Auburn Online
Division Name
Provost and VP Academic Affair
Position Title
TES Digital Media Accessibility Technician
Estimated Hours Per Week
25-30
Anticipated Length of Assignment
6 Months
Job Summary
The Digital Media Accessibility Technician is responsible for evaluating and remediating online course content to ensure compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG ) 2.1 Level AA standards. This position plays a critical role in making educational materials accessible to students with disabilities, working directly with CanvasLMS courses and various digital media formats.
This is a limited term position through April 2026 contingent on additional funding.
Essential Functions
Conduct preliminary course eligibility evaluations to assess remediation feasibility, including content volume, multimedia requirements, and timeline constraints
Remediate Canvas course content to meetWCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, including headings, images, links, tables, color contrast, and content structure
Ensure multimedia accessibility by verifying captions, transcripts, audio descriptions, and proper content controls are in place
Review and assess accessibility of course documents (PDF , Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and third-party tools, providing recommendations for improvement
Generate detailed Course Eligibility Reports and Final Course Remediation Reports with actionable recommendations and resources
Test remediated content using screen readers and accessibility tools to verify compliance and quality standards
Why Work at Auburn?
Life-Changing Impact
: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence
: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We're Here for You
: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
Sweet Home Alabama
: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone
: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Minimum Qualifications
1-2 years of experience with web accessibility standards and remediation
Experience working with Learning Management Systems, preferably Canvas
Strong working knowledge ofWCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria and techniques
Proficiency inHTML and understanding of semantic markup
Desired Qualifications
Experience with accessibility evaluation tools (e.g.,WAVE , axe DevTools, Color Contrast Analyzers)
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range
$15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Hours
As Needed
City position is located in:
Auburn
State position is located:
Alabama
Posting Date
10/07/2025
Closing Date
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For any direct questions, contact Dr. Wendy Cooper, Academic Programs Administrator, wmc0029@auburn.edu.
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56355
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts
Optional Documents
Letter of Recommendation
Media File
Portfolio