This is our Accessibility Analyst position. It
is a well-established position on campus and all
of the initiatives it is responsible for were
designed and first implemented by Teresa Haven when she held the
position.
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Job Description
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Under the supervision of the Disability
Resources Director, the Accessibility Analyst
will lead the current effort to evaluate the
compliance and accessibility of all software and
related materials currently in use on campus
with regard to applicable laws and regulations,
such as the Americans with Disability Act, and
the experience of individuals with disabilities.
The effort includes a review plan for existing
software based on risk and system usage, a
process to evaluate all new software before
purchase and ensure necessary accommodations
and/or remediation are negotiated prior to
purchase, a training program to enable key
personnel across campus to conduct accessibility
evaluations, and a plan for addressing current
accessibility issues. This individual will also
oversee the creation of a cross-departmental
Accessibility Group to raise awareness of
accessibility, usability and compliance and to
discuss RFP’s, new software, items currently
under review, and upcoming significant projects.
The Accessibility Analyst will ensure an
appropriate audit trail is maintained for all
evaluations, and that accommodation/remediation
efforts are tracked and reported. They will also
identify and make available resource materials
on designing accessible web content.
Northern Arizona University has established
policies and procedures to ensure access to
university wide technology and information and
is a proponent of universal design. The
university has a successful track record of
working collaboratively with vendors to improve
the accessibility of products and services.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and
experience
Two years experience creating and implementing
new processes in information technology
Excellent communication skills
Experience using tools to aid in accessibility evaluation
Experience regarding how people with
disabilities access web-content – including specific assistive
technologies
Experience using assistive technologies such as
screen readers and speech to text applications.
Ability to relate technical information to non-technical people
A proven ability to set and meet project targets
Understanding of HTML, Javascript, CSS, and XHTML
Understanding of WCAG 2.0 standards and Section 508 accessibility
requirements
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Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with technology issues in higher education
Successful experience as a technology project lead or manager
Experience working with a diverse community
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Educational
Technology or Assistive Technology
Fluency with disability law and regulation in the higher
education context
Experience coding for accessibility
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
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Please see position description.
Background Information
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This position has been identified as a
safety/security sensitive position. Therefore,
per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona
University requires satisfactory results for the
following:Â a criminal background
investigation, employment history investigation,
degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting.
Additionally, as an employer in the state of
Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the
federal E-Verify program that assists employers
with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.
Finally, each year the Northern Arizona
University Police Department releases an annual
security report. The report is a result of the
federal law known as the Clery Act and contains
policy statements that address the school’s
policies, procedures and programs concerning
safety and security including policies for
responding to emergency situations and sexual
offenses. The report contains three years of
data for Clery reportable crime statistics for
the campus along with the most current year’s
Fire Safety Report, which includes policy
statements and fire statistics for Flagstaff on-campus student
housing.Â
The report may be viewed atÂ
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y&d=DwMFAg&c=7ypwAowFJ8v-mw8AB-SdSueVQgSDL4HiiSaLK01W8HA&r=T8HOX2
h-mTDIlq1mUcSThA&m=_-dYrcUFN5LSWI8_rEkRFcJUx7iUjIwB41oBsOLzuqI&s=
P-DG01GRtl9vllQf9z55SujixTw03GfFAPRqDGPveR4&e=>nau.edu/cleryÂ
or by visiting the NAUPD website at:Â
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police&d=DwMFAg&c=7ypwAowFJ8v-mw8AB-SdSueVQgSDL4HiiSaLK01W8HA&r=T
8HOX2h-mTDIlq1mUcSThA&m=_-dYrcUFN5LSWI8_rEkRFcJUx7iUjIwB41oBsOLzu
qI&s=1AOiDdNJ3jwoboV6rFwkM3pjRh8VyhsUVcZR9XiprW8&e=>http://www.na
u.edu/police.Â
A printed copy of the report is available upon
request by contacting the NAU Police Department,
Records Department at (928)523-8884 or by
visiting the department at Building 98A on the NAU Mountain
Campus.
Salary
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Commensurate with experience.
**The starting salary will be determined by the
qualifications of the selected applicant
balanced with departmental budget availability,Â
internal salary equity considerations, and available market
information.
FLSA Status
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This position is exempt from the overtime
provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act
(FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or
compensatory time for additional time worked.
Benefits
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This is a Service Professional (SPF)
position. NAU offers an excellent benefit
package including generous health, dental and
vision insurance; participation in the Arizona
State Retirement System or the Optional
Retirement Program; 22 days of vacation and 10
holidays per year; and tuition reduction for
employees and qualified dependents. More
information on benefits at NAU is available atÂ
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AgM2Uk0fdMoz36fo_9mXN5arAQ&e=>https://nau.edu/Human-Resources/Ben
efits/Eligibility-Enrollment/
NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
Service Professionals are hired on a contract
basis, renewable each 6 months according to
terms of the Conditions of Professional Service,
which may be found at:Â
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lKnJet6ZHXevI&e=>http://hr.nau.edu/sites/default/files/files/Cond
itions%20of%20Service%20Professional%20Dec%202012%20Rev.pdf/.
Employees offered a position will be eligible
for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS
Plan). New employees are eligible for benefits
on the first day of the pay period following
their enrollment, after their employment
date. Employees will have 31 days from their
start date to enroll in benefits. If a new
employee chooses the ASRS retirement option,
participation in the Arizona State Retirement
System, and the long-term disability coverage
that accompanies it, will begin on the first of
the pay period following 6 months after the new
employee's start date. New employees who choose
to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan
(ORP), which is an alternative to the ASRS plan
for faculty and other appointed staff, will
begin to participate on the first day of
employment. Additionally, the long-term
disability plan that accompanies the ORP will
begin on the first day of employment. More
information is available at:Â
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an-2DResources_Benefits_Eligibility-2DEnrollment_&d=DwMFAg&c=7ypw
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AgM2Uk0fdMoz36fo_9mXN5arAQ&e=>https://nau.edu/Human-Resources/Ben
efits/Eligibility-Enrollment/
Learning and Development
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Your career at Northern Arizona University
includes the opportunity for professional
development. New employee on-boarding training
includes courses to be completed within the
first 30 days
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72EECntNJmVEJ-gPGFMknJEB2qEm79Y&e=>http://nau.edu/Human-Resources
/Employee-Resources/Training/Required/).
If your position includes the supervision of a
benefit-eligible employee, we offer the NAU
Supervisors Academy for you to complete within
your first 2 years. In addition to the
development classes offered in-person, every NAU
employee receives a free subscription to
Lynda.com. From this site you can access more
than 1,400 training videos on a broad range of
subjects, including business skills,
photography, music and video, home computing,
and web design and development. Â
Application Deadline
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Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 11:59 P.M.
How to Apply
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To apply for this position, please click on the
"Apply" button on this page. You must submit
your application by clicking on the "Submit"
button by midnight of the application
deadline. If you need assistance completing
your application there are instructions
available on line atÂ
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n-2Dresources_&d=DwMFAg&c=7ypwAowFJ8v-mw8AB-SdSueVQgSDL4HiiSaLK01
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//nau.edu/human-resources/Â
or in person in the Human Resources Department
located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on
the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.Â
If you are an individual with a disability and
need reasonable accommodation to participate in
the hiring process please contact the Office
of Equity and Access at: 928-523-3312/TDD -
928-523-1006 or PO Box 4083, Flagstaff AZÂ 86011.
Additional Instructions
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The applicant should address all minimum
qualifications and as many of the preferred
qualifications as possible in the cover letter, application or
resume.
Please submit the names and contact information
of 3 professional references.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to
apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
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is the Law Poster and Supplements
NAU is an Employer of National
Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other
National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.
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If you have any specific questions please feel free to contact me
directly.
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Jamie Axelrod
Director, Disability Resources
ADA Coordinator/504 Compliance Officer
Northern Arizona University
President, Association on Higher Education and Disability
(928)523-8773
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