OPS Web Accessibility Technician

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Work type: Temp Part-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Information Technology
Department:14200500 - IT-AT CITT

Classification Title:

OPS - Time Limited

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Must have an AA degree or high school diploma and two years work experience.

Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience, but does not negate the minimum degree requirement(s).

Job Description:

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking an entry level part-time Web Technician  to join the Center for Instructional Technology and Training (CITT), a unit within UFIT.

UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator.

Web Technicians assist Education Training Specialists and Web Services in the Center for Instructional Technology and Training (CITT) to create accessible, visually engaging, and user‑friendly digital content.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to learn and apply web accessibility tools—such as Site improve to review. Uses web tools to identify accessibility issues across UF websites. Knowledge of HTML & CSS preferred.

In-office position; work location: the Hub, room 221.

Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:

  • Review web content and use accessibility tools to ensure ADA/WCAG compliance
  • Edit websites in web content management system using HTML and CSS
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to deliver quality customer service

About UF Information Technology 

Led by Senior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, the eight departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit https://it.ufl.edu/about-ufit/strategic-plan/.

About the University of Florida

One of America’s all-around best universities, the University of Florida drives future-making education, eye-opening discoveries, life-saving health care, and community-building collaboration for our state, our nation, and our world. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from Florida’s West Coast, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Expected Salary:

$16 an hour

Required Qualifications:

Must have an AA degree or high school diploma and two years work experience.

Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience, but does not negate the minimum degree requirement(s).

Preferred:

The ideal candidate will possess the following experience and skills:

  • Ability to work with various teams
  • Detail oriented
  • Great communication skills
  • Knowledge of web programming languages such as HTML and CSS
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

This is not a remote work position and is located in Gainesville, FL.

Level 1 Criminal Background Screening is required.

Applicants are required to submit the following with their application:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • List of professional references with contact information (Minimum of 3 with one from a previous or current supervisor)

The application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (E.T.) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No

 

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