Project Specialist (IVC - Accessibility)

South Orange County Community College District • Irvine, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Specialist (Accessibility and Compliance) provides short-term, project-based support for collegewide accessibility and compliance initiatives. Working under the direction of and in collaboration with the appropriate level management and classified staff, this position assists with efforts to improve digital accessibility in alignment with ADA Title II requirements. The role focuses on document remediation, accessibility review, and project coordination to support timely completion of institutional accessibility goals.

Requirements

• Basic principles of digital accessibility and usability.
• Standard office software, including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• General document formatting and file management practices.
• Learn and apply accessibility standards and remediation techniques.
• Learn and utilize remediations tools and software.
• Review documents for detail, accuracy, and compliance with established guidelines.
• Organize and manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, project-based environment.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with diverse campus stakeholders.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with digital documents, content editing, or accessibility-related tasks.
• Experience remediating digital content (e.g. documents, web pages, videos, and other related media).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the review and remediation of digital documents (including PDFs, Word, and other formats) to ensure compliance with accessibility standards and guidelines.
• Apply established accessibility templates, tools, and best practices to create and revise accessible instructional and administrative materials.
• Assist in identifying accessibility barriers in correlated digital content and support remediation efforts.
• Track, document, and report progress on assigned accessibility projects to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
• Communicate with campus departments to request files, clarify content, and provide guidance related to accessibility remediation needs.
• Support testing and quality assurance processes for digital accessibility, including verification of compliance with established standards.
• Collaborate with project leads and team members to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Collaborates directly with faculty and staff to provide individualized guidance on understanding and navigating Accessibility compliance and remediation processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed