The announcement and online application form is here
https://www.sujobopps.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1332189237806
I’ll also paste some (most) of the announcement below. I am not part of the IT department that is hiring for this position, but I wanted to let people know about it.
Title: Information Technology Analyst
Syracuse University Information Technology Services is hiring an Information Technology Analyst with a deep understanding of assistive hardware and software technologies and the ability to evaluate and consult on web accessibility best
practices. We are looking for a personable self-starter, who is exceptionally well organized and capable of leading cross-functional technical and support teams.
***This position will initially last for a term of approximately two years.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience, and 3 years experience in computing technology.
Job Specific Qualifications: -Two years of experience in a customer service position, preferably working with customers related to assistive technologies. Experience
in higher education preferred.
-One year of recent paid experience in the field of assistive technology, which required the use of assistive technology software and equipment.
-Desktop hardware and software skills in both the AD desktop/laptop environment used by staff and faculty and stand-alone devices used by students, including mobile devices.
-Experience building web sites and in-depth knowledge of how to evaluate the usability of a web site.
-Knowledge of a wide variety of adaptive technologies, with a passion to keep current on emerging technologies.
-Experience supervising students, managing projects, and providing team leadership.
-Experience working with students and/or individuals with disabilities.
-Knowledge of relevant disability laws as they relate to technology, including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Amendments.
-More than two years hands-on experience using web accessibility testing tools and screen reader to evaluate web sites/web applications and testing electronic documents (PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for conformance to the Section 508 standards and as suggested
by the best practices guidelines from the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI).
-Knowledge of a variety of AT tools including JAWS, Open Book, Kurzweil, ZoomText, Inspiration, and Dragon Naturally Speaking. Proficiency in the Microsoft Windows Operating System is required.
-A passion for making the web more accessible and usable for everyone.
-Excellent written communication skills for heavy documentation; verbal communication skills for training and development.
-Ability to work effectively with ethnic, cultural, and socially diverse student populations.
Physical Requirements: Not Applicable
-Responsible for providing user training and technical consultation in the accessible use of a variety of form factors such as mobile, tablet, and desktop workstations, electronic documents (e.g., PDF, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and
online platforms (Blackboard, Expressions, MySlice, and Course Catalog).
-Responsible for leading a team of students to perform web accessibility testing based on Section 508 and WCAG 2.0, to include: semi-automated scans, manual reviews, keyboard only, color sampling, and screen reader testing using a combination of common web
accessibility testing tools such as WAVE, Web Accessibility Toolbar, Colour Contrast Analyser, and JAWS screen reader, respectively.
-Responsible for accessibility training and support for key web developers and content providers
-Responsible for working with Online Learning Services (OLS) to provide information, workshops, and seminars to faculty and staff on the use of assistive technology and adaptive equipment in support of teaching and learning.
-Responsible for troubleshooting, evaluating, and recommending assistive software and hardware.
-Responsible for researching the most recent assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
-Responsible for remaining current and knowledgeable on available assistive technologies.
-Responsible for designing, compiling and generating reports, and presentations as needed.
-Will work with the Office of Disability Services, Burton Blatt Institute, Distributed IT Support Staff, and ITS.
-Perform other duties as assigned.
Full time