Accessibility Leader - Arts & Sciences (Higher Education)

DGS Office of External Affairs; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Accessibility Coordinator at University of Virginia provides hands-on accessibility support to faculty, staff, and college units, focusing on digital accessibility implementation and guidance for meetings and events.

This role requires deep knowledge of WCAG, ADA and Section 508, strong communication, and the ability to work independently to answer complex accessibility questions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience in accessibility support, disability services, higher education operations, instructional technology, or related field
• Strong working knowledge of digital accessibility standards and practices including WCAG, ADA, and Section 508 expectations
• Demonstrated ability to apply accessibility expertise to College documents, web content, platforms, and instructional materials
• Technology fluency with ability to evaluate and support workplace and instructional tools
• Clear communication skills for consultation, training, and explaining technical accessibility concepts
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and manage multiple competing priorities

Responsibilities

• Serve as a hands-on resource for faculty, staff, and college units on digital accessibility and related matters
• Prioritize digital accessibility implementation and develop accessible meeting guidance, event planning, and cultivating an access-driven work environment
• Support faculty and staff on complex accessibility questions and provide independent guidance

Skills

Accessibility standards

Documentation & materials guidance

Stakeholder training

Independent work

Tech fluency in education tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Accessibility Coordinator at University of Virginia provides hands-on accessibility support to faculty, staff, and college units, focusing on digital accessibility implementation and guidance for meetings and events.

This role requires deep knowledge of WCAG, ADA and Section 508, strong communication, and the ability to work independently to answer complex accessibility questions.