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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an ADA Accessibility Coordinator - Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Coordinate full accessibility audits for web-based information systems, software, and mobile applications for compliance with applicable accessibility laws, rules, regulations, and requirements. Provides guidance and consultation to ensure effective technical implementation of digital accessibility requirements for university systems.
• Ensures accessibility considerations are incorporated in university systems’ designs and wireframes; provides guidance and remediation solutions; validates and prioritizes accessibility defects; evaluates code to identify root causes of accessibility issues.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of accessibility guidelines, processes, checklists, how-to documents, and web-based resources.
• Conducts periodic system audits, tracking and reporting accessibility issues.
• Provides technical assistance and remediation guidance to designers, developers, and quality assurance.
• Serves on the Title II Accessibility Committee.
• Works collaboratively with OIT, Public Service, OCR9, SAS, and the College for Online Learning and Continuing Education on reviewing accessibility policies and procedures to maintain digital accessibility compliance.
• Identify, implement, and oversee tools for monitoring website accessibility. Provide training and technical assistance in Section 508 and WCAG 2.1AA, as well as the faculty staff roles and responsibilities in developing accessible web-based content.
• Performs other job-related functions as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.

Salary:

$70,000-$80,000 per year.

College or Department:

Division of Student Affairs

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Some nights and weekends.

Application Deadline:

2025-06-30

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume

Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accomodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.