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Digital Accessibility Director - 528428

Job no: 528428
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Information Systems/Technology Support, Director/Executive

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $93,900 - Midpoint: $126,800 (Salaried E14)

Department/Organization: 200722 - Center for Instructional Technology

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.

Job Summary: 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.

Additional Department Summary: 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.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of experience; OR master's degree and four (4) years of experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Deep knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA, Section 508) and assistive technologies. Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.

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

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Links


"EEO is the Law" Poster"
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

“EEO is the Law” Poster Supplement"
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

"Family and Medical Leave Act" 
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

"Employee Polygraph Protection Act" 
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf

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