Rutgers University
Senior IT Accessibility Specialist (Application Developer I)
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Hybrid - New Brunswick, NJ
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Full-Time
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$78K - $111K
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Information Technology
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June 24th, 2026
WCAG
Edtech.com's Summary
Rutgers University is hiring a Senior IT Accessibility Specialist (Application Developer I). The role involves reviewing IT procurement contracts and university IT assets for accessibility compliance, ensuring adherence to legal and university standards, and providing training and support to foster IT accessibility awareness across the university community.
Highlights
- Review IT assets such as sites, systems, and applications for accessibility issues and recommend solutions.
- Provide first and second level end user accessibility support, including handling accessibility barrier reports.
- Perform accessibility testing, review vendor documentation, and advise on IT purchases for accessibility compliance.
- Develop and deliver training workshops and educational programs on accessibility.
- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and university policies including RBHS Corporate Compliance Policy.
- Require knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 and disability law related to digital accessibility.
- Preferred skills include expertise with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, assistive technology tools, and web platforms like Drupal and WordPress.
- Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field plus three years of accessibility experience.
- Salary range: $77,661 to $111,027 with consideration of experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
- Position reports to the Director, IT Accessibility, and collaborates with IT procurement, disability resources, and academic units across Rutgers.
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