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Rutgers University

Senior IT Accessibility Specialist (Application Developer I)

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Somerset, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $78K - $111K

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ December 5th, 2025

WCAG JAWS

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Senior IT Accessibility Specialist (Application Developer I). This role involves reviewing IT procurement contracts with accessibility implications, ensuring compliance with laws and university policies, and providing training and outreach to improve IT accessibility across the university community.

Highlights
  • Review IT procurement contracts and projects for accessibility compliance and alignment with university standards.
  • Collaborate with IT procurement, Rutgers Access and Disability Resources, and department IT purchasers.
  • Develop and deliver training and educational programs on IT accessibility and disability issues.
  • Provide first and second level end-user accessibility support and facilitate accessibility barrier reporting.
  • Perform accessibility testing, review vendor documentation, and recommend technology purchases.
  • Apply knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 and disability laws related to digital accessibility.
  • Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and at least three years of accessibility experience.
  • Preferred skills include expertise in web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), assistive technologies (JAWS, VoiceOver), and web content management systems (WordPress, Drupal).
  • Salary range from $77,661 to $111,027 with a mid-range of $93,390.
  • Position is full-time, exempt, and eligible for hybrid work arrangements compliant with university policy.