How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The Application Systems Analyst Senior plays a key role in advancing the University's commitment to accessible digital environments. This position is responsible for assessing and improving accessibility across digital platforms, including internal and public-facing websites and web applications. The Analyst conducts manual and automated evaluations, advises on best practices in accessible design and development, and supports content remediation efforts for websites and digital tools.
Working collaboratively with individuals across the College of Literature, Science, and Arts (LSA), the Applications Systems Analyst provides recommended training, consultation, and resources tailored to faculty and staff. The position will help ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws as well as U-M guidelines by reviewing new and existing technologies, advising on procurement decisions, and responding to digital accessibility feedback and requests within the college.
The Applications Systems Analyst will maintain an inventory of digital assets, manage scanning tools, support regular audits and compliance tracking, and contribute to the development and dissemination of accessibility training through platforms such as LinkedIn Learning. This role partners closely with Information Technology Services (ITS), the Disability Equity Office (DEO), and other units on campus to support university-wide accessibility goals, promote policy awareness, and help shape strategic initiatives. Strong communication skills, knowledge of assistive technologies, and a commitment to raising awareness and helping with remediation efforts will ensure success in this role.
Responsibilities*
50% - Conduct digital accessibility reviews, audits, and recommend steps for remediation
- Work with the Web and Applications Development Team staff to build strategies for evaluating LSA sites and web applications.
- Run accessibility reports and work with units as well as various teams across LSA to remediate identified issues
- Assist in leading the maintenance, development, and identification of digital accessibility audit strategies, tools, and data.
- Assist LSA Technology Services staff and/or work with DEO/ITS to help evaluate new software purchases for compliance with accessibility standards
30% - Serve as point person for LSA Technology Services for non-instructional, digital accessibility questions and issues.
- Find solutions and answers to general questions and triage issues when necessary.
- Attend meetings to provide guidance and input to help teams with accessibility strategies and approaches to remediation
20% - Assist in developing, maintaining, and enhancing LSA strategies that keep LSA sites and web applications in compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in web design or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Strong knowledge of digital accessibility standards, including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1)
- Familiarity with accessibility best practices, such as effective alt text, document structuring
- 4+ years of experience with web design and/or web content editing experience.
- 3+ years of digital accessibility experience.
- Experience with web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience working both independently and collaboratively.
Work Schedule
We will not work you to tears, burn you out, or make you choose between work and important family events. Our goal is for you to maintain a healthy relationship between life and work. Most of our team works 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Our team does not typically work late, work weekends, or have to come in early. Your work will be predictable and adjustable.
The position currently offers a hybrid schedule with time spent primarily working remotely, but on occasion, being able to come to our Ann Arbor Campus is considered a plus. This may change
based on business and College needs. Flexible work agreements are reviewed on a yearly basis.
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.
We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, fulfill our mission, vision, and values, and sustain the excellence of LSA.
As one of the world's great liberal arts 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.
To learn more about the LSA Technology Services organization and services, visit https://lsa.umich.edu/technology-services
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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.