Job Description
Virginia Tech Publishing & Press is looking for a part-time Digital Publishing Accessibility Specialist. This role will support the technical processes of remediating existing digital publication files and ensuring all formats for new publications are born-accessible. The Digital Publishing Accessibility Specialist will report to and work with the Open Publishing Coordinator to ensure all book and journal publication formats meet WCAG 2.1 AA and other applicable compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will be comfortable determining needs for remediation/improved accessibility by using assistive technology and a combination of manual and automated accessibility testing techniques.
This position has a funding ending date of June 15, 2026 and can be fully remote.Required Qualifications
-Working knowledge of digital accessibility trends, issues, and strategies as well as current technologies, standards, and best practices
-Experience remediating PDFs, EPUBs, and/or live web publications to WCAG 2.1 AA standards
-Experience with digital accessibility tools such as PAC, ACE by Daisy, and Axe DevTools, as well as editing tools like Adobe Acrobat and Calibre
-Experience using assistive technologies as part of manual accessibility testing
-Experience writing or editing alt text and long descriptions
-Experience planning and managing projects, including setting priorities to meet deadlines
-Experience working independently and as part of a team
-Demonstrated effective communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
-Bachelors degree in a relevant field
-Working knowledge of MathML and/or LaTex
-Has obtained an ADS or other IAAP certification (e.g., CPACC)
-Experience with publishing educational materials and scholarly research of various lengths (e.g., books, journals, textbooks, etc.)
-Experience authoring VPATs
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Part-time wage
Salary Information
$19-$20/hour dependent on qualifications and experience
Hours per week
15
Review Date
7/29/25
Additional Information
This position has a funding ending date of June 15, 2026 and can be fully remote.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Rebecca Osborne at rebeccaao@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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