Auburn University
Auburn University is hiring: TES Digital Media Accessibility Technician in Aubur
Auburn University, Auburn, AL, US, 36831
Overview TES Digital Media Accessibility Technician — Auburn University
Position Information Requisition Number: TES3076P
Home Organization: Auburn Online
Division: Provost and VP Academic Affairs
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 Canvas LMS 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 meet WCAG 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.
Minimum Qualifications 1-2 years of experience with web accessibility standards and remediation
Experience working with Learning Management Systems, preferably Canvas
Strong working knowledge of WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria and techniques
Proficiency in HTML and understanding of semantic markup
Desired Qualifications Experience with accessibility evaluation tools (e.g., WAVE, axe DevTools, Color Contrast Analyzers)
Posting Details Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Hours: As Needed
City: Auburn
State: 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 their website to learn more.
Special Instructions to Applicants For any direct questions, contact Dr. Wendy Cooper, Academic Programs Administrator, wmc0029@auburn.edu.
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