Program Manager (Digital Accessibility Compliance Program Manager)

Job Description

Job Summary

The Program Manager, under direction, plans, organizes, directs and manages day-to-day activities, developing and implementing procedures for the administration of the program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, directs and manages day-to-day activities, developing and implementing procedures for the administration of the program.

Assists in developing strategic plans and goals to support the program.

Assists with the development and production of materials designed for the program.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Requirements

Monitor and track University compliance with Title II, WCAG 2.x standards, and Section 508 requirements.

Provide training and support to staff responsible for initial VPAT review, ensuring accurate evaluation of digital tools and resources.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders (IT, faculty, procurement, web teams) to advise on accessibility compliance and best practices.

Develop and maintain accessibility compliance reports, distributing them to leadership and presenting findings to committees and governance groups.

Coordinate training and awareness programs for staff and faculty on digital accessibility standards and responsibilities.

Establish and manage a digital accessibility audit schedule for websites, learning management systems, and other digital platforms.

Provide guidance on accessible procurement processes, ensuring accessibility is integrated into RFPs and vendor evaluations.

Minimum Requirements

Education –Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Education, or related field.

Experience – Five years of related experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

A minimum of 3 years experience professional experience implementing and managing digital accessibility remediation in a higher education setting.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of :

Word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Ability to :

Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

Strong knowledge of accessibility standards and laws, including the Texas EIR accessibility laws and administrative rules.

Familiarity with digital accessibility tools for automated and manual testing.

Ability to analyze and solve complex accessibility problems in various formats, including websites, mobile applications, and documents.

Licensing / Professional Certification –None.

Physical Requirements – None.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally supervises employees.

Other Requirements

Evening and weekend work may be required.

Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary : $63,981.00 / annually