Accessibility Resource Specialist
(Accessibility Technologist I)

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,787 - $5,902 per month

Full CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,787 - $8,430 per month

• This is a full-time (equivalent to 40 hours per week), probationary, non-exempt position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of the Office of Innovation and Digital Excellence for Student Success (IDEAS), the Digital Accessibility Specialist will provide a broad variety of entry-level professional services to support accessibility systems analysis at the university. Many of these services will support CSU Accessibility Technology Initiative (ATI) goals and key success indicators. Duties include, but are not limited to, support for digital materials in the university learning management system (Canvas), online documents, instructional materials, and media accessibility remediation, accessible procurement support, and analysis and reporting needs. The Digital Accessibility Specialist will also provide training and consultation with faculty on topics relating to universal design and accessibility. The incumbent may also support communication and awareness needs within the campus community, vendors, and the CSU system.

Key Qualifications

• General knowledge of accessibility standards, guidelines, and regulations.
• General knowledge of principles and concepts of accessibility technology applications.
• Knowledge of user research such as surveys, interviews, and usability testing.
• Ability to use accessibility evaluation tools and software.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to gather information from faculty, effectively communicate technical issues, and produce documentation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive data and information.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical skills to collect, analyze, and interpret application process problems and technology needs.
• Respond well to direction, embrace feedback, and champion change.
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills to communicate and work collaboratively with all levels and roles within an organization, and members of the community in one-to-one or group settings.
• Organizational and time-management skills with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks and projects under competing deadlines and maintain flexibility in response to constantly shifting priorities.
• Strong characteristics of integrity, excellence, discretion, team-orientation, service-orientation.
• Proficient use of standard campus applications, desktops, and laptops.
• Apply consultative skills to assess user needs and provide appropriate support.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations, technical training and user documentation.
• Create and maintain program data for review in developing and implementing strategies and activities to enhance processes and meet programmatic goals.

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • Relevant education and/or experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:
  • Hands-on experience and knowledge of:
    • Accessibility practices and assistive technologies, including specific software and hardware for testing accessibility.
    • Alternate media production techniques in related assistive technologies.
    • Accessibility computer technologies for blind, low vision, deaf and hard of hearing, physically disabled and learning-disabled students.
    • Program development and evaluation methods.
    • Disability law, including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504, and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
    • PDF remediation and related principles utilizing Adobe Acrobat DC or other available tools.
    • Assistive technologies NVDA, VoiceOver, etc. on multiple computing platforms.
    • WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and guidelines.
    • Accessibility audit and quality assurance tools and processes.
    • Canvas LMS; and the ability to understand CSS, HTMLS, and other web development languages as related to accessibility conformance testing.

Department Summary

The Office of IDEAS (Innovation and Digital Excellence for Academic Success) consolidates the Center for Faculty Excellence, DISCOVERe, Academic Technology Resource Center and the Accessible Resource Center under one umbrella administered by the Provost's Office. The office ensures that faculty and students have outstanding support for Canvas, Explorance, Panopto, Zoom and much more. IDEAS will continue the tradition of providing high-level professional development opportunities in the areas of open educational resources, accessible course content, technology, innovation, and pedagogy.

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by December 9, 2025 will be given full consideration by the search committee.

• Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.  Questions may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.

Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)