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Job Description
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- Position Summary
- (Classified as: Accessibility Technologist II)
Full-time position available on or after February 1, 2026 for Disability Resource Services.
This position’s responsibilities are carried out under general supervision. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that digital content, academic materials, and technology systems are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Work includes implementing accessibility policies, conducting accessibility audits, deploying assistive technologies, developing training and workshops, supporting faculty and staff in the creation of accessible documents and media, and collaborating with IT and procurement teams on accessible design and compliance. The role involves applying professional knowledge to projects of moderate scope and complexity while exercising judgment in selecting appropriate methods.
- Job Duties
- Duties include but are not limited to:
- Prepares and obtains alternate text formats using approved accessibility tools and resources, ensuring converted materials are accurate and usable.
- Provides technical support and user guidance on Accessible Instructional Material (AIM) systems to ensure proper access and functionality.
- Configures and delivers instructional materials in accessible formats.
- Troubleshoots AIM-related technical issues and provides assistance on system use.
- Supports the preparation of accessible testing materials and provides technical assistance to ensure exams are compatible with assistive technologies.
- Maintains accessibility-related systems, equipment, or tools that support student access services. Provides technical guidance or training on proper use of accessibility technology resources.
- Maintains and tracks accessibility-related equipment and technology inventory.
- Reports and documents access-related issues within classrooms or labs.
- Maintains and deploys assistive technology (e.g., screen readers, voice recognition, on-screen magnification, literacy learning, augmented and alternate input) for students.
- Oversee document accessibility diagnosis and remediation, including optical character recognition (OCR) systems and text editing. This includes correcting materials so that the resultant materials are accessible and usable by students. This also includes instructional materials from publishers and other sources when not created in-house, and provides final approval for student use
- Supports the implementation and assists in the development of accessibility policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with ADA Title II, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, CSU policies, and other applicable regulations.
- Ensures digital content, academic materials, and technology systems are accessible to people with disabilities.
- Implements and contributes to the development of accessibility policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with accessibility standards and regulations.
- Develops and delivers digital content accessibility processes as well as documentation for content creators.
- Collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to provide guidance and support in the creation of accessible materials, including documents, multimedia, and online courses. Provides training and workshops to faculty and staff on accessible design principles, techniques, and assistive technologies.
- Builds, creates, communicates, and executes processes that evaluate and remediate the accessibility of digital documents and media used by faculty, staff, and students.
- Collaborates with external vendors, publishers, and accessibility service providers to facilitate the acquisition and timely provision of resources.
- Conducts accessibility audits and assessments of digital content, websites, applications, and technology systems to identify accessibility barriers.
- Collaborates with campus committees and organizations focused on accessibility to promote awareness and advocate for accessibility improvements.
- Serves as a resource for faculty, staff, and/or students on accessibility-related inquiries and concerns.
- May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.
- At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas within department as needed.
- The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, a logical assignment to this classification, or if it involves performing duties of a lower-level classification as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Minimum Qualifications
- Education : Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Experience : Two (2) years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Preferred Qualifications
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- Prior experience in a CSU or higher education setting.
- Two (2) to three (3) years of work experience in Disability Resource Services or related area.
- Prior experience with Assistive Technology and Accessibility Tools such as JAWS, Read & Write, and ZoomText assistive technology software tools.
- Prior experience with common document remediation, conversion, and OCR software, such as Adobe Acrobat DC, ABBYY FineReader or Equidox, and Calibre.
- Prior experience with alternative formats, including but not limited to Microsoft Word (DOC, RTF, TXT), HTML, Adobe Acrobat (PDF), Braille, and common publishing formats.
- Ability to work with a diverse population in a professional manner.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
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- Thorough knowledge of accessibility standards, guidelines, and regulations.
- Strong knowledge of assistive technologies.
- Working knowledge of user-centered design and user testing, interaction design principles, and user testing methods.
- Demonstrated knowledge of how assistive technology is used by persons with accessibility needs to access information electronically and/or through standard print.
- Proficiency in using accessibility evaluation tools and software.
- Strong understanding of web technologies, such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Strong project planning and organizational skills to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects and initiatives.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate accessibility needs and concerns as well as accessibility policy compliance to develop sound conclusions and recommendations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to present information and ideas and advise managers, staff, and faculty regarding accessibility policies and procedures.
- Ability to evaluate digital tools and applications for accessibility conformance.
- Strong attention to detail and quality control.
- Strong knowledge of accessibility best practices and emerging assistive technologies.
- Physical Requirements
- The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Salary Range
- Anticipated salary will be Step 1 $6,492 per month plus excellent paid benefits. Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist. (Full range: $6,492 - $9,458 per month).
- Compensation & Benefits
- Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to (Bargaining Unit: 9) Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary
- How to Apply
- To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.
Applications will be processed in accordance with Article 9.3 of the CSU/CSUEU Memorandum of Understanding. Preference will be given to qualified individuals currently employed at CSU Stanislaus in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet the best interest of the campus by obtaining specialized skills and abilities not available from current employees.
- Application Deadline
- JANUARY 1, 2026
- Criminal Background Clearance Notice
- Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
- Additional Information
- Campus & Area
California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.
Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.
Clery Act Disclosure
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.
Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form .
CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
- The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Advertised: Dec 18 2025 Pacific Standard Time
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Stanislaus State
Show moreCalifornia State University, Stanislaus serves a diverse student body of more than 10,000 at two locations in the Central Valley — a beautiful 228-acre campus in Turlock and the Stockton Campus, located in the city’s historic Magnolia District. Widely recognized for its dedicated faculty and high-quality academic programs, the University offers 43 majors, 41 minors and more than 100 areas of concentration, along with 16 master's degree programs, seven credential programs and a doctorate in educational leadership.
The University opened as Stanislaus State College in 1960, with a faculty of 15 and fewer than 800 students, at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in Turlock. The institution moved to its current location in 1965, gained university status and its present name in 1986, and opened its Stockton Campus in 1998.
Stanislaus State is part of the California State University, a 23-campus system across California. With more than 400,000 students, it is the largest, the most diverse, and one of the most affordable university systems in the country. CSU campuses emphasize access to quality public higher education and workforce preparation that is responsive to regional needs.
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