OPS – Web Accessibility Developer

Job No: 536776
Work Type: Part Time
Location:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Information Technology
Department:
18210000 – ED-DISTANCE LEARNING

Job Description

Classification Title:

OPS – Web Accessibility
Developer

Classification Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in an appropriate field and at least 2 years of relevant
  experience
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA standards and web accessibility best practices
• Experience with HTML, CSS, and
  accessible front-end development
• Familiarity with WordPress and common accessibility testing tools

Job Description:

The OPS Web Accessibility Developer will support the University of Florida College of Education in preparing its web properties to
meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards for accessibility compliance, in accordance with Florida state legislation for public universities. This role is
focused on auditing, documenting, and remediating accessibility issues across a range of College-managed websites.

Working on-site
as part of the College’s web team, this position will assess accessibility gaps, identify areas of non-compliance, and implement technical
fixes within WordPress-based sites and custom web environments. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, familiar with accessibility testing
tools, and able to make both front-end and code-based updates where needed.

Primary
Responsibilities:

Accessibility Auditing & Reporting

• Conduct audits of College of Education
  websites using accessibility evaluation tools (e.g., WAVE, axe, Siteimprove, Lighthouse)
• Identify barriers to accessibility related
  to color contrast, navigation, keyboard use, screen reader compatibility, and semantic HTML
• Create issue logs and remediation
  recommendations for each web property reviewed

Accessibility Remediation & Implementation

• Update code,
  markup, and styles to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards
• Modify and implement accessibility features in existing WordPress themes and
  templates
• Collaborate with ETC developers and content editors to resolve accessibility issues across digital content

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work with ETC’s web team to prioritize remediation tasks based on user impact
  and site traffic.
• Document changes and solutions to support ongoing accessibility maintenance.
• Provide feedback and
  guidance to content editors and stakeholders when updates require non-technical support.

This is an on-site, time-limited
OPS position funded by the College of Education

Expected Salary:

$15.00 hourly

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in an appropriate field and at least 2 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA standards and
  web accessibility best practices
• Experience with HTML, CSS, and accessible front-end development
• Familiarity with
  WordPress and common accessibility testing tools

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in web design, computer science, or related
  field
• Experience remediating accessibility issues in higher education or government environments
• Working knowledge of ARIA
  roles, semantic HTML, and screen reader testing
• Ability to clearly communicate technical issues to non-technical stakeholders

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous
applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

Health Assessment Required:
No

Applications Close:
24 October 2025

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/536776

Our Commitment:
The University of
Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of
Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to
a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit
Accessibility at UF.

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