Job Description:

If you want to make a positive impact in the lives of Oklahomans, join us at the Center for Public Management (CPM) because that is what we do daily. CPM is a department within the College of Continuing Education at the University of Oklahoma. We provide public sector agencies, staff, service providers, clients and community partners training, research and consultant support for professional and programmatic development. We deliver cost-effective, customer-orientated solutions that are tailored to meet unique needs and situations.

The Technical Writer and Digital Accessibility Specialist position serves as a user advocate. Employee creates how-to documents for product users - both end-user clients, editors and creators, and internal staff educating and supporting the end-user clients. Employee evaluates accessibility of digital products developed by department, and occasionally assists in remediation. Technical Writer and Digital Accessibility Specialist creates and provides training, hosts workshops on internally created products and accessibility. Duties also include testing software products for functionality and accessibility compliance

Benefits Include:

Daytime shift only - no weekend or evenings

11 paid holidays each calendar year

27 days of leave accrued each year

Comprehensive insurance options

Retirement Savings plans

OU Tuition waivers

Individual Development Plans - professional development opportunities

Wellness program

Discount athletic and other OU event tickets

Employee Assistance Program 

 

Required Education: Bachelor Degree  or equivalent combination of education/job related experience, AND:

• 6 months of experience in executing software testing plans & web accessibility

Skills:

• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information


• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines


• Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives


• Technical Writing


• Must be able to perform basic data analysis

Certifications:

• None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Ability to engage in repetitive motions including movements of the hands, wrists or fingers. Ability to touch including finger dexterity. Ability to communicate including expressing oneself or exchanging information with others. Ability to hear including receiving detailed information orally or making fine discriminations in sound.

Departmental Preferences:

• 12 months experience creating or testing 508 Accessibility Compliance


• Experience creating test plans and conducting quality control tests


• Experience on tier 2 or 3 technical help desk


• Experience in live training of 508 compliance

Supervision: No Supervisory Duties

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visithttps://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing

Interview process includes a test where candidates are required to view and navigate computer screens. In the event you are scheduled for an interview and need any type of accommodation, please contact OU Human Resources at 405-325-1826

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