How to Apply
A cover letter is appreciated and should address your specific interest in the position as well as explain your experience and skill level with WCAG 2.1, Section 508, ADA digital accessibility
expectations, and inclusive design principles.
Job Summary
The University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is seeking a Computer Consultant II (TEMP) to support the College's commitment to creating inclusive, equitable, and accessible digital experiences for all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors. This role provides guidance, training, documentation, manual web accessibility testing, and consultation to improve the accessibility of websites and web applications.
You will work collaboratively with colleagues in LSA to build awareness, reduce accessibility barriers, and foster a culture where accessibility is shared, proactive, and embedded into unit workflows.
ABOUT THE JOB
This position provides accessibility consultations, guidance, and support to help units identify barriers, improve digital content, and integrate accessibility best practices into everyday workflows.
The Computer Consultant II (TEMP) will review websites and web applications using automated scanning tools and manual accessibility testing methods to document findings and provide clear, actionable remediation guidance. In addition, this role develops and maintains accessibility documentation, training resources, and practical tools that support consistent and sustainable accessibility practices across campus.
Responsibilities*
Outreach and Support
- Work with a diverse group of technical and non-technical stakeholders to move accessibility work forward.
- Provide practical guidance on accessible headings, links, images, alternative text, tables, documents, video captions, color use, and plain language.
- Conduct outreach to content owners to identify areas of support by creating email communication and report templates.
- Develop approachable resources, checklists, templates, course material, and quick-reference materials for non-technical audiences.
Manual Web Accessibility Testing
- Perform manual accessibility reviews of websites, web applications, digital content, and online forms.
- Evaluate digital experiences against WCAG 2.1 AA standards, institutional accessibility policies, and usability best practices.
- Use assistive technologies and testing methods such as keyboard-only navigation, screen reader testing, zoom/reflow checks, focus order review, color contrast evaluation, and form accessibility testing.
- Collaborate with developers, designers, content editors, and product owners to support remediation by validating fixes and provide follow-up guidance as needed.
Documentation and Reporting
- Create and maintain accessibility documentation, guidance articles, testing procedures, remediation notes, and training materials.
- Document accessibility issues, impact, severity, recommended fixes, and applicable WCAG criteria.
- Track outreach, consultations, testing results, remediation progress, and recurring content issues.
Required Qualifications*
- Ability to communicate technical and accessibility concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
- Strong writing, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate across departments.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple consultations, reviews, and documentation tasks.
Desired Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Experience supporting digital accessibility, web content, communications, user experience, instructional technology, or related work.
- Working knowledge of WCAG 2.1, Section 508, ADA digital accessibility expectations, and inclusive design principles.
- Experience reviewing web pages or digital content for accessibility barriers.
- Knowledge of assistive technologies and accessibility software.
- Experience supporting digital accessibility initiatives in higher education, government, or large enterprise environments.Experience working in higher education, public sector, nonprofit, or complex decentralized organizations.
- Experience supporting content editors using a content management system such as Adobe Experience Manager, WordPress, Omeka, or similar platforms.
- Experience developing training materials, job aids, accessibility documentation, or content governance resources.
- Familiarity with HTML, CSS, ARIA, web forms, responsive design, and usability testing.
- Accessibility certification such as IAAP CPACC, WAS, ADS, or willingness to pursue certification.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
More About Us
LSA is the largest and one of the oldest of the university's 19 schools and colleges, with more than 100 degree programs in over 75 academic departments and programs. Learn more about LSA at https://lsa.umich.edu. The college has a large workforce of approximately 1,200 staff, 1,500 faculty, 1,800 graduate student appointees and research fellows, and an additional 2,000 temporary employees.
To learn more about the LSA Technology Services organization and services, visit https://lsa.umich.edu/technology-services/
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
As one of the world's great liberal arts and sciences colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.
To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.