Digital Accessibility Specialist Jobs
Digital Accessibility Specialist jobs are open across technology, healthcare, financial services, and government, with specializations in WCAG compliance, assistive technology, and UX accessibility auditing, from entry-level to senior and lead roles. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Top stateAlabama
Top employerUniversity of Utah
Top cityTuscaloosa, AL
Work type75% Hybrid
Top industryEducation
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Auburn University
Digital Accessibility Program Manager
Auburn University, Alabama
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Accessibility Lead Vice President - Digital Agentic
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JPMorganChase
Accessibility Lead Vice President - Digital Agentic
Seattle, Washington
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Digital Accessibility and Change Management Specialist
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University of Dayton
Digital Accessibility and Change Management Specialist
Dayton, Ohio
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Digital Accessibility Trainer / Instructor
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Prometsource
Digital Accessibility Trainer / Instructor
Chicago, Illinois
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Digital Content & Web Accessibility Intern
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University of Utah
Digital Content & Web Accessibility Intern
Salt Lake City, Utah
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Digital Accessibility Program Manager
Auburn University·Auburn University, Alabama
Job functions:
$70k - $126k/yr
Master's degree
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Pay Range: USD $69,760.00 - USD $125,580.00 /Yr. Overview:
The ideal candidate combines technical aptitude, program coordination skills, and a passion for accessibility. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to:
Are you passionate about creating inclusive digital experiences and helping others succeed through accessible technology?
Auburn University Office of Information Technology is seeking a collaborative, innovative, and service-oriented professional to serve as our Digital Accessibility Program Manager, a critical role supporting the University's commitment to digital accessibility and equitable access for all. In this position, you will lead and coordinate university-wide digital accessibility initiatives, partner with stakeholders across academic and administrative units, and provide expertise that helps ensure websites, applications, course content, documents, and other digital resources are accessible and compliant with recognized accessibility standards.
What You'll Do:
- Lead and support institutional digital accessibility programs and strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate with faculty, instructional designers, academic technology professionals, and campus partners to advance accessible teaching and learning practices.
- Conduct accessibility assessments of websites, applications, documents, multimedia, and digital learning materials using WCAG standards and best practices.
- Administer and support enterprise accessibility technologies and related systems.
- Develop and deliver training, workshops, resources, and consultation services for faculty and staff across the University.
- Provide technical guidance and recommendations that help units identify barriers, implement solutions, and create sustainable accessibility processes.
What We're Looking For:
The ideal candidate combines technical aptitude, program coordination skills, and a passion for accessibility. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to:
- Build strong partnerships across stakeholder groups.
- Communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Manage multiple initiatives while driving continuous improvement.
- Analyze challenges, identify solutions, and support organizational change.
- Deliver training and consultation services that empower others to create accessible content and services.
If you're excited about leveraging technology, collaboration, and innovation to improve access and inclusion across higher education, we encourage you to apply and become part of Auburn University's commitment to excellence and accessibility.
Responsibilities:
- Instructional & Academic Accessibility Advancement: Collaborates with faculty, instructional designers, academic technology personnel, the Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, Auburn Online, and academic units to implement and improve accessibility of instructional and academic content. Provides guidance and support for accessible course design, learning management system (LMS) content, multimedia, captions and transcripts, electronic instructional materials, and STEM and mathematical content. Identifies accessibility barriers and recommends appropriate remediation approaches to support accessible learning experiences.
- Enterprise Accessibility Technology Administration: Administers enterprise digital accessibility technologies, software platforms, and LMS integrations used across the University. Configures and maintains accessibility systems; manages user access and onboarding; supports integrations and operational workflows; troubleshoots functional issues; and coordinates system enhancements. Evaluates system use and business needs and recommends improvements that increase the effectiveness, consistency, and adoption of accessibility technologies.
- Digital Accessibility Implementation & Coordination: Coordinates and performs University-wide digital accessibility activities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Identifies accessibility and compliance issues, coordinates remediation activities with responsible units, and develops processes and resources that improve consistent accessibility practices across the University. Provides technical guidance to University stakeholders and advises leadership regarding accessibility risks, implementation needs, emerging issues, and opportunities for continuous improvement of the University's digital accessibility program.
- Accessibility Assessment, Testing & Compliance Monitoring: Conducts and coordinates automated and manual accessibility evaluations of websites, web applications, digital learning materials, electronic documents, multimedia, and mobile technologies using established accessibility standards, including WCAG Level AA criteria. Documents identified accessibility barriers, communicates findings to responsible stakeholders, recommends remediation approaches, tracks corrective actions, and maintains assessment and remediation information used to monitor institutional accessibility efforts.
- Accessibility Training, Outreach & Resource Development: Develops and delivers digital accessibility training, workshops, consultations, and professional development for faculty, staff, content creators, and instructional and technology support personnel. Creates and maintains documentation, remediation guidance, accessibility resources, and standardized workflows that support WCAG Level AA conformance. Provides resources and guidance that enable University units to incorporate accessibility into the creation, remediation, and ongoing maintenance of digital content and services.
- Web & Application Accessibility Consultation: Provides specialized technical consultation regarding accessibility of University websites, forms, portals, web applications, and mobile technologies. Collaborates with web developers, content managers, University Communications and Marketing, distributed IT personnel, and other University stakeholders to identify accessibility barriers, interpret applicable accessibility requirements, recommend remediation approaches, and incorporate accessibility considerations into the design, development, procurement, implementation, and maintenance of digital services.
- Bachelor's degree
- 6 years of experience coordinating, managing, or leading programs, projects, initiatives, operations, or organizational functions.
OR
- Master's degree
- 4 years of experience coordinating, managing, or leading programs, projects, initiatives, operations, or organizational functions.
- Strong presentation, instructional training, documentation, and customer service skills tailored for academic and non-technical audiences.
- Capability to analyze accessibility performance data, build tracking dashboards, and coordinate cross-functional initiatives across academic and technical units.
- Ability to recognize complex technical or policy issues requiring escalation to web development, infrastructure, information security, legal, or procurement specialists.
- Ability to work well under pressure and recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Strong technical aptitude and computer skills.
- 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!
Auburn University
Digital Accessibility Program Manager
Auburn University, Alabama
Added 2d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
$70k - $126k/yr
Master's degree
Job Description
Pay Range: USD $69,760.00 - USD $125,580.00 /Yr. Overview:
The ideal candidate combines technical aptitude, program coordination skills, and a passion for accessibility. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to:
Are you passionate about creating inclusive digital experiences and helping others succeed through accessible technology?
Auburn University Office of Information Technology is seeking a collaborative, innovative, and service-oriented professional to serve as our Digital Accessibility Program Manager, a critical role supporting the University's commitment to digital accessibility and equitable access for all. In this position, you will lead and coordinate university-wide digital accessibility initiatives, partner with stakeholders across academic and administrative units, and provide expertise that helps ensure websites, applications, course content, documents, and other digital resources are accessible and compliant with recognized accessibility standards.
What You'll Do:
- Lead and support institutional digital accessibility programs and strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate with faculty, instructional designers, academic technology professionals, and campus partners to advance accessible teaching and learning practices.
- Conduct accessibility assessments of websites, applications, documents, multimedia, and digital learning materials using WCAG standards and best practices.
- Administer and support enterprise accessibility technologies and related systems.
- Develop and deliver training, workshops, resources, and consultation services for faculty and staff across the University.
- Provide technical guidance and recommendations that help units identify barriers, implement solutions, and create sustainable accessibility processes.
What We're Looking For:
The ideal candidate combines technical aptitude, program coordination skills, and a passion for accessibility. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to:
- Build strong partnerships across stakeholder groups.
- Communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Manage multiple initiatives while driving continuous improvement.
- Analyze challenges, identify solutions, and support organizational change.
- Deliver training and consultation services that empower others to create accessible content and services.
If you're excited about leveraging technology, collaboration, and innovation to improve access and inclusion across higher education, we encourage you to apply and become part of Auburn University's commitment to excellence and accessibility.
Responsibilities:
- Instructional & Academic Accessibility Advancement: Collaborates with faculty, instructional designers, academic technology personnel, the Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, Auburn Online, and academic units to implement and improve accessibility of instructional and academic content. Provides guidance and support for accessible course design, learning management system (LMS) content, multimedia, captions and transcripts, electronic instructional materials, and STEM and mathematical content. Identifies accessibility barriers and recommends appropriate remediation approaches to support accessible learning experiences.
- Enterprise Accessibility Technology Administration: Administers enterprise digital accessibility technologies, software platforms, and LMS integrations used across the University. Configures and maintains accessibility systems; manages user access and onboarding; supports integrations and operational workflows; troubleshoots functional issues; and coordinates system enhancements. Evaluates system use and business needs and recommends improvements that increase the effectiveness, consistency, and adoption of accessibility technologies.
- Digital Accessibility Implementation & Coordination: Coordinates and performs University-wide digital accessibility activities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Identifies accessibility and compliance issues, coordinates remediation activities with responsible units, and develops processes and resources that improve consistent accessibility practices across the University. Provides technical guidance to University stakeholders and advises leadership regarding accessibility risks, implementation needs, emerging issues, and opportunities for continuous improvement of the University's digital accessibility program.
- Accessibility Assessment, Testing & Compliance Monitoring: Conducts and coordinates automated and manual accessibility evaluations of websites, web applications, digital learning materials, electronic documents, multimedia, and mobile technologies using established accessibility standards, including WCAG Level AA criteria. Documents identified accessibility barriers, communicates findings to responsible stakeholders, recommends remediation approaches, tracks corrective actions, and maintains assessment and remediation information used to monitor institutional accessibility efforts.
- Accessibility Training, Outreach & Resource Development: Develops and delivers digital accessibility training, workshops, consultations, and professional development for faculty, staff, content creators, and instructional and technology support personnel. Creates and maintains documentation, remediation guidance, accessibility resources, and standardized workflows that support WCAG Level AA conformance. Provides resources and guidance that enable University units to incorporate accessibility into the creation, remediation, and ongoing maintenance of digital content and services.
- Web & Application Accessibility Consultation: Provides specialized technical consultation regarding accessibility of University websites, forms, portals, web applications, and mobile technologies. Collaborates with web developers, content managers, University Communications and Marketing, distributed IT personnel, and other University stakeholders to identify accessibility barriers, interpret applicable accessibility requirements, recommend remediation approaches, and incorporate accessibility considerations into the design, development, procurement, implementation, and maintenance of digital services.
- Bachelor's degree
- 6 years of experience coordinating, managing, or leading programs, projects, initiatives, operations, or organizational functions.
OR
- Master's degree
- 4 years of experience coordinating, managing, or leading programs, projects, initiatives, operations, or organizational functions.
- Strong presentation, instructional training, documentation, and customer service skills tailored for academic and non-technical audiences.
- Capability to analyze accessibility performance data, build tracking dashboards, and coordinate cross-functional initiatives across academic and technical units.
- Ability to recognize complex technical or policy issues requiring escalation to web development, infrastructure, information security, legal, or procurement specialists.
- Ability to work well under pressure and recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Strong technical aptitude and computer skills.
- 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!
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- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in digital accessibility specialist jobs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 success criteria at A, AA, and AAA levels
- Hands-on experience testing with assistive technologies such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack
- Ability to produce Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates or Accessibility Conformance Reports
- Proficiency with accessibility testing tools including Axe, Deque, or equivalent automated and manual methods
- CPACC, WAS, or CPWA certification from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals
- Experience working within agile development teams to integrate accessibility into design and QA workflows
Tips for Your Digital Accessibility Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to WCAG fluency
Hiring managers scan for WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 conformance levels by name. List the specific success criteria you've audited against, the assistive technologies you've tested with, and whether you've produced VPATs or ACRs for real products.
Build a portfolio with actual audit artifacts
Attach a sample accessibility audit report, a remediation roadmap, or an annotated VPAT to your application materials. Reviewers want evidence you can identify issues and communicate fixes to developers, not just name the standards.
Filter openings by required certification
Many federal and enterprise postings require a CPACC, WAS, or CPWA certification. Read each listing for hard certification requirements before applying, so you're not wasting effort on roles where you'd be screened out at the credentials stage.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists digital accessibility specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Demonstrate cross-functional communication skills
Interviewers for these roles care as much about how you brief engineers and product managers on remediation priorities as they do about your technical knowledge. Prepare a concrete example of translating an accessibility finding into a developer ticket or a business case.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Before accepting an offer, ask whether accessibility reviews happen at design, development, or QA. Joining a team that only tests at the end of the sprint limits your impact and your resume growth, so clarify the process during the offer conversation.
Digital Accessibility Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most digital accessibility specialists?
The companies hiring the most digital accessibility specialists right now include University of Utah, University of Alabama, and Prometsource, with the largest share of openings in Alabama, Utah, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Federal contractors and large technology companies account for a consistent portion of posted roles due to Section 508 compliance obligations.
How many digital accessibility specialist jobs are remote?
About 75% of digital accessibility specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of this work centers on reviewing digital products rather than on-site equipment. Roles focused on document remediation and VPAT authoring tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions embedded with in-house UX or engineering teams are more likely to require some on-site presence.
How do you become a digital accessibility specialist?
Start by learning WCAG guidelines in depth and practicing manual and automated audits on real websites using free tools. Earn a recognized credential such as the CPACC to validate your knowledge to employers. Build a portfolio of audit reports and remediation documentation, then target entry-level roles in government contracting or enterprise technology, where Section 508 and ADA compliance drive steady demand for accessibility work.
Can you get hired as a digital accessibility specialist with little experience?
Yes, candidates with no formal experience do get hired, particularly when they can show self-directed audits, a completed CPACC, and familiarity with screen reader behavior. Focus your job search on organizations that are building accessibility programs from scratch rather than those requiring a senior specialist, and be ready to demonstrate your testing process in an interview practical exercise rather than relying on a work history.
What does the digital accessibility specialist interview process look like?
Most processes include a recruiter screen, a technical interview covering WCAG criteria and assistive technology behavior, and a practical exercise where you audit a live web page or review a provided artifact for conformance issues. Senior roles often add a panel with engineers, product designers, or legal and compliance stakeholders. Some employers ask candidates to present a past audit or explain a remediation decision they made.
Where can I find and apply to digital accessibility specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to digital accessibility specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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