Digital Accessibility Lead

Virginia Commonwealth University; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University is hiring a Digital Accessibility Administrator to define and drive the university’s accessibility vision across course materials, websites, and systems. You will build governance structures, align policies with WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA standards, and partner with Academic Affairs, IT, and SAEO to scale support and training for faculty.

This role leads a 10+ person team and reports to Academic Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Instructional Design, Computer Science, Disability Studies, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience managing digital accessibility initiatives, preferably in higher education or public sector.
• Proven experience leading staff focused on content remediation or technical support.
• Deep knowledge of WCAG 2.2, Section 504/508, and the ADA.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse campus partners to foster accessible practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor a university-wide digital accessibility strategy aligned with WCAG 2.1 AA and evolving regulations.
• Establish and update institutional content policies for compliance mandates.
• Advise on institutional risks, resource needs, and investments for accessibility initiatives.
• Serve as technical consultant to Equity and Access Service and related offices.
• Conduct technical assessments of disputed digital materials and recommend remediation.

Skills

WCAG 2.2

ADA compliance

Higher ed experience

Leadership & staff management

Policy development

Education

Master’s degree preferred

IAAP CPACC

Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)

Tools

JAWS/NVDA/VoiceOver

Axe/Wave/Siteimprove

Course accessibility checkers

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University is hiring a Digital Accessibility Administrator to define and drive the university’s accessibility vision across course materials, websites, and systems. You will build governance structures, align policies with WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA standards, and partner with Academic Affairs, IT, and SAEO to scale support and training for faculty.

This role leads a 10+ person team and reports to Academic Operations.