Digital Accessibility Lead - Hybrid Training & Compliance

Rice University; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University seeks a Digital Accessibility Coordinator to serve as the campus expert ensuring WCAG/ADA compliance across websites, Canvas course materials, and enterprise software. You will partner with IT, procurement, and academic units to embed accessibility in procurement and rollout processes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in digital accessibility initiatives, with on-campus engagement and occasional on-site training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; additional related experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• 3+ years of experience managing or implementing digital accessibility initiatives or related portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the internal campus expert for digital-accessibility content compliance and contribute to campus-wide strategy.
• Develop and deliver workshops, guides, and training on accessible digital content for websites, Canvas LMS, and digital communications.
• Review vendor Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs/VPATs) and negotiate remediation roadmaps prior to software acquisition.
• Oversee remediation efforts and track progress to support university compliance trends.
• Advise leadership on accessibility risks, metrics, and strategic directions.

Skills

ADA & WCAG

Accessibility testing

Training & presentations

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Accessibility testing tools

ACRs/VPATs review

Job description

Rice University seeks a Digital Accessibility Coordinator to serve as the campus expert ensuring WCAG/ADA compliance across websites, Canvas course materials, and enterprise software. You will partner with IT, procurement, and academic units to embed accessibility in procurement and rollout processes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in digital accessibility initiatives, with on-campus engagement and occasional on-site training.