Senior Technical Accessibility Specialist

Western Governors University - Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area

Hiring: Senior Technical Accessibility Specialist Company: Western Governors University Location: Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 13:43:01 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Android, CSS, HTML, Interaction Design, JavaScript, REST, User Experience, WCAG, Workday, iOS About the job Experience: •6 years of experience in Technical Accessibility Required Skills: •Step into a senior-level role where you will shape how accessibility is built into digital experiences at scale. As a Senior Technical Accessibility Specialist •, you will partner across product, design, engineering, and business teams to ensure inclusive and accessible experiences for all users while advancing innovation, usability, and student success. •Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for accessibility across platforms and products •Lead audits and accessibility testing to ensure compliance with WCAG standards •Develop and execute remediation plans to address accessibility gaps •Partner with designers, engineers, and product managers to embed accessibility into product development •Create and maintain accessibility guidelines, processes, and documentation •Mentor team members and provide training on accessibility best practices and ADA awareness Qualifications: •Background in UX, UI, interaction design, or accessibility research •At WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations and collaboration. •We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission. •Hiring manager interview •This is a full-time, in-office position requiring five days per week in our Salt Lake City, UT office, designed to foster the collaboration and connection that fuel our best work. •While we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, WGU is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Compensation: •$89,400 - $134,100 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!