Manager- Digital Accessibility

The Digital Accessibility Manager develops and maintains a comprehensive, governance-driven digital accessibility program ensuring compliance with the 2024 Title II Digital Accessibility Rule. The Digital Accessibility Manger also provides targeted training and communication that promote compliance with accessibility standards and regulatory requirements. Responsible for setting employee goals, assessing performance, providing feedback, and making pay recommendations. Typically, will interact consistently with: student, staff, faculty. Typically, will advise and counsel: student, staff, faculty. Supervise: student, staff, and/or faculty.

Job Duty 1 - 
Develop and maintain an institute-wide system for assessing and improving accessibility.

Job Duty 2 - 
Develop and implement communication and remediation plans to support ongoing compliance with digital accessibility regulations, including ADA Title II.

Job Duty 3 - 
Establish and maintain systems for regular accessibility audits; collaborate with IT teams, designers, and content creators to enhance the accessibility of websites, software, and digital content.

Job Duty 4 - 
Participate in the digital procurement process by reviewing Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) and conducting risk assessments for proposed tools and technologies.

Job Duty 5 - 
Provide guidance on the creation of equally effective alternative access plans and undue burden documentation in cases of accessibility compliance infeasibility.

Job Duty 6 - 
Keep up to date on key developments in state and federal digital accessibility laws, regulations, and best practices.

Job Duty 7 - 
Directly manage and partner with project teams in integrating accessibility into workflows, ensuring compliance at every stage of digital content development.

Job Duty 8 - 
Address accessibility inquiries from staff, vendors, and stakeholders, offering solutions for improving access to digital resources.

Job Duty 9 - 
Assist institutional effort to review and remediate digital documents to meet current accessibility guidelines.

Job Duty 10 - 
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor''s degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience

Required Experience
3+ years of relevant experience; 1+ years of supervisory knowledge

Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), preferred
- Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS), or other accessibility-related certifications, preferred

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master''s degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience

• 5+ years of management experience
• 3-5 years in UX design, web strategy or web lifecycle design
• 5+ years of experience leading or supporting enterprise digital accessibility initiatives, governance programs, or compliance operations.