Digital Accessibility Project Manager — Higher Education (Part Time & Remote)
About The Position
TestPros is seeking an experienced Digital Accessibility Project Manager to lead document accessibility remediation projects supporting a large university environment. The role involves managing accessibility programs with multiple stakeholders, high-volume document remediation, and WCAG/ADA compliance initiatives. This is a remote, U.S.-based, contract/project-based opportunity for an anticipated university digital accessibility remediation contract and is contingent upon contract award. The stated rate is $40–$75 per hour for 1099 or Corp. to Corp.; this is a good-faith estimate, not a guarantee, and final compensation may depend on experience, qualifications, contract labor rate requirements, and other factors.
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant project management experience (listed as preferred in the posting).
- Experience managing digital accessibility, document remediation, or Section 508 compliance projects.
- Experience supporting universities, colleges, government agencies, or similarly complex organizations.
- Understanding of WCAG 2.1 AA, ADA Title II, and Section 508.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
- Experience coordinating distributed technical teams and subcontractors.
Nice To Haves
- Direct higher education accessibility program experience.
- Experience supporting Canvas LMS-related documents or academic content.
- Experience managing high-volume document remediation services.
- PMP, DHS Trusted Tester, ADS, or IAAP accessibility certification.
- Familiarity with FERPA-related confidentiality and security procedures.
Responsibilities
- Manage university-wide document accessibility remediation projects.
- Serve as the dedicated point of contact for university departments.
- Coordinate remediation of PDFs, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and academic documents.
- Oversee staffing, production schedules, project intake, priorities, and deadlines.
- Monitor quality, SLAs, turnaround times, and acceptance requirements.
- Coordinate accessibility specialists, QA testers, and subcontractors.
- Provide weekly project updates and quarterly performance reports.
- Manage escalations, corrective actions, and stakeholder communication.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
