University of Kentucky
STEPS Accessibility Compliance Associate
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Temporary
💰 $25 per Hour
💻 Other
🗓️ December 17th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Conduct accessibility reviews and remediate web content and digital documents including newsletters and flyers.
- Ensure all digital assets comply with ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
- Collaborate closely with Cooperative Extension Marketing Director, Martin-Gatton College Agricultural Communications Department, and campus partners.
- Deliver accessibility training programs to guide staff in creating compliant content.
- Proficiency required in Drupal 9 and use of accessibility evaluation tools.
- Skills needed in document remediation for PDFs, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and accessible multimedia creation.
- Strong understanding of web development fundamentals, ARIA attributes, semantic HTML, color contrast, and assistive technology interactions.
- Temporary, full-time position with a salary of $25.00 per hour.
- Works Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with 40 hours per week.
- No supervisory responsibilities; deep collaboration and training skills are essential.
STEPS Accessibility Compliance Associate Full Description
Requisition Number | TE09154
Department Name | 81170:Program and Staff Development
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Salary Range | $25.00/hour
Type of Position | Temporary
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education |
Required Related Experience |
Required License/Registration/Certification |
Physical Requirements | Sitting for long periods of time; handling average weight objects up to 10 lbs.
Shift | Work Shift
Monday – Friday, 8-5 pm ET
Expected # of Hours Per Week
40
Job Summary | The STEPS Accessibility Compliance Associate supports Cooperative Extension’s efforts to achieve and maintain full digital accessibility compliance under ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
This project-focused role will help bring Extension websites, digital documents, and communication materials into alignment with legal and institutional requirements. This position will work closely with the Cooperative Extension Marketing Director, the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Agricultural Communications Department and campus partners to conduct accessibility reviews, perform document and web content remediation (including, for example, of newsletters, flyers, and other digital content), and assist in developing and delivering accessibility training programs.
The role ensures that all digital assets meet required accessibility standards and supports a consistent, compliant user experience across platforms.
The ideal candidate bring s strong technical knowledge of Drupal 9, digital accessibility standards, hands-on experience with accessibility evaluation and remediation, and the ability to effectively guide and train staff to create compliant content.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
• Proficiency in Drupal 9
• WCAG 2.1 AA standards and success criteria
• ADA Title II and how it applies to digital accessibility requirements for public institutions
• Understanding of web development fundamentals
• Skill in using accessibility evaluation tools
• Document remediation skills for:
PDFs (tagging, reading order, alt text, structure)
Word documents
PowerPoint presentations
Other common digital formats
• Ability to create accessible multimedia, including captions, transcripts, and accessible slide decks
• Web content remediation skills (headings, ARIA attributes, semantic HTML, color contrast fixes, keyboard navigation considerations)
• Knowledge of how assistive technologies interact with digital content (i.e., Screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, screen magnifiers, etc.)
• Skill in preparing and delivering training sessions, workshops, or tutorials for nontechnical staff
• Collaboration skills
• Attention to detail
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience |
Deadline to Apply | 12/31/2025
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