Director of Digital Accessibility & Inclusion

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington is seeking a Director of Digital Accessibility to lead Accessible Technology Services and implement federal accessibility obligations across UW’s decentralized units. You will shape strategy, drive service delivery, and engage vendors and stakeholders to advance digital equity campus-wide.

Reporting to the AVP & Deputy CIO, the role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and an ability to navigate complex governance in a large university setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, information science, computer science, or related field.
• Six years’ experience leading complex accessibility or enterprise programs.
• Experience overseeing diverse teams and stakeholder collaboration.
• Ability to translate federal accessibility obligations into institutional strategy and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Accessible Technology Services and translate accessibility standards into strategy, procurement, and service delivery.
• Oversee program governance, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Represent UW externally on accessibility policy, compliance, and partnerships.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Partnerships

Program lifecycle management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Change management

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Information Science/Computer Science or related field

Job description

University of Washington is seeking a Director of Digital Accessibility to lead Accessible Technology Services and implement federal accessibility obligations across UW’s decentralized units. You will shape strategy, drive service delivery, and engage vendors and stakeholders to advance digital equity campus-wide.

Reporting to the AVP & Deputy CIO, the role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and an ability to navigate complex governance in a large university setting.