Digital Accessibility Coordinator

Rice University•Houston, TX

3d•$80,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Digital Accessibility Coordinator serves as the subject-matter expert on digital accessibility for university technology initiatives and ensures that digital accessibility is integrated across portfolios, including but not limited to procurement, service rollouts, software and hardware development, and business processes. This role will partner with faculty, IT, procurement, and administrative teams to ensure that digital content, including public websites, Canvas LMS course materials, and enterprise software, meets established accessibility standards (WCAG/ADA).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience beyond the required amount may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.)
3+ years of experience managing or implementing digital accessibility initiatives, document remediation, or related portfolios.
Comprehensive knowledge of current federal and state requirements related to digital accessibility, including a working knowledge of current ADA requirements, WCAG, and other related standards.
Demonstrated ability to remediate a wide range of digital content (e.g., web pages, Microsoft Office files, PDFs, and multimedia) and advise content creators on remediation strategies.
Proficiency with digital accessibility testing and review tools.
Strong facilitation and presentation skills, such as conducting training, creating presentations, and developing outreach strategies for diverse audiences and subject-matter experts related to digital accessibility.

Nice To Haves

IAAP certification (CPACC, WAS) or similar accessibility credential.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams ( IT, communications, legal, program, and/or procurement teams).
Experience working in a higher education environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the internal campus expert for digital-accessibility content compliance and contribute to the overall development and refinement of the campus-wide digital-accessibility strategy and related initiatives.
Develop and deliver engaging workshops, guides, and training resources for faculty, staff, and content creators on building accessible digital content for websites, Canvas LMS, and digital communications.
Partner with IT, Strategic Sourcing, and Legal to review vendor Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs/VPATs), conduct hands-on software testing, and negotiate remediation roadmaps prior to software acquisition.
Oversee any institution-sponsored automated and manual remediation efforts and tracking, and advise community members on remediation actions.
Advise leadership (CIO, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and relevant committees) on accessibility risks, compliance metrics, and strategic directions.
Coordinate regularly with the Student Disability Resource Center, Public Affairs, IT, and academic departments to address digital barriers and streamline accommodation workflows.
Track remediation progress, analyze accessibility scan metrics, and produce regular reporting on university compliance trends.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Stay current with emerging digital accessibility technologies, legal precedents, federal regulations, and best practices.
Make recommendations regarding digital communication and brand strategy for the university.