Digital Accessibility Director - 528428

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Digital Accessibility Director establishes and leads institution-wide digital accessibility initiatives. Develops comprehensive strategies and implementation plans aligned with institutional priorities to improve accessibility of technology and digital content. Oversees planning and execution of accessibility audits for websites, digital content, learning management systems, and other University platforms. Develops and maintains comprehensive guidelines, documentation, and resource materials that support accessible digital content creation and technology use. Monitors compliance with legal requirements and University accessibility policies. Works collaboratively with peers on the Information Technology team, personnel in various campus departments and schools, and IT advisory committees to implement University-wide digital accessibility initiatives along with the supporting procedures, policies, and practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of experience; OR master's degree and four (4) years of experience.
• Deep knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA, Section 508) and assistive technologies.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in digital accessibility, instructional design, or related areas.
• Experience working in higher education or public sector environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and leads institution-wide digital accessibility initiatives.
• Develops comprehensive strategies and implementation plans aligned with institutional priorities to improve accessibility of technology and digital content.
• Oversees planning and execution of accessibility audits for websites, digital content, learning management systems, and other University platforms.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive guidelines, documentation, and resource materials that support accessible digital content creation and technology use.
• Monitors compliance with legal requirements and University accessibility policies.
• Works collaboratively with peers on the Information Technology team, personnel in various campus departments and schools, and IT advisory committees to implement University-wide digital accessibility initiatives along with the supporting procedures, policies, and practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees