Accessibility Lead, College of Graduate Arts & Sciences (CGAS)

University of Virginia

9h•$80,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (A&S) is seeking an Accessibility Lead to champion digital accessibility strategy and change management across one of UVA's largest and most academically diverse schools. This role will shape how thousands of students, faculty, staff, and the broader communities they serve, experience accessible teaching, learning, and digital services. A&S has already invested in accessibility tooling, data infrastructure, and institutional partnerships; this role will grow this foundation into a mature, sustainable program with broad impact across the University. We are looking for someone who brings technical fluency in accessibility standards and assistive technologies, but whose passion is changing how people work. You'll partner with faculty and staff across departments, academic programs, research centers, and administrative units to create lasting change by making the accessible path an achievable path. As the program matures, the change management skills you bring will extend well beyond digital accessibility into other strategic initiatives across Arts and Sciences. If you’re excited about improving outcomes through accessible design, empowering people, and driving impactful change at a dynamic institution like UVA, we invite you to apply!

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
5+ years of relevant professional experience
Adaptability: ability to thrive in an ever-evolving environment and respond effectively to changing priorities
Problem-Solving: skilled in identifying barriers and implementing practical, sustainable solutions
Collaboration: excitement for building relationships and supporting behavior change
Communication: excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to maintaining clear lines of communication
Self-Efficacy: demonstrated ability to manage projects and coordinate with teams
Change Management: demonstrated experience in developing and implementing change processes, stakeholder engagement, and change evaluation
Demonstrated knowledge of digital accessibility standards and compliance frameworks, including WCAG/Section 508/ADA-related requirements

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree
Demonstrated knowledge of VPATs
Technical knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript in relation to accessibility compliance
Strong understanding of accessibility standards and practices, and/or demonstrated willingness and strong ability to upskill rapidly
Proficiency in common workplace & instructional technologies and accessibility testing tools

Responsibilities

With A&S and University partners, develop and implement strategies to ensure digital accessibility across A&S platforms and services
Provide consultation and recommend effective practices to a broad array of A&S stakeholders to promote accessible content development
Contribute to data analysis and documentation of A&S efforts toward Digital Accessibility improvement and compliance
Lead change management efforts to embed accessibility, and future initiatives, into A&S culture and workflows, both academic and administrative
Collaborate with A&S stakeholders to promote awareness and understanding of accessibility and future initiatives
Design and deliver effective, targeted training programs for faculty, staff, and students
Ensure A&S meetings and events are accessible to all participants
Provide guidance on accessible event planning, including captioning, interpretation, materials, and standardized design and setup of digital and physical meeting spaces
Manage and maintain technology platforms supporting space accessibility
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and remove barriers to access
Serve on College and institutional committees as a collaborative contributor to accessibility efforts
Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and legislation related to accessibility
Hire, train, and supervise student workers supporting accessibility initiatives
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment