Program Manager, Digital Accessibility

The Office of Distance Education is looking for a Program Manager, Digital Accessibility who possesses a strong background in accessibility requirements, training, and remediating electronic files for accessibility. As a key member of our team, the Program Manager will thrive in a highly collaborative and dynamic environment, engaging daily with faculty, department heads, and administrators. This role is crucial in providing digital content accessibility support to academic units across the university, ensuring compliance with current laws and regulations to enhance the learning experience for all students. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of accessibility requirements, coupled with excellent communication and organizational skills. If you are passionate about accessibility and eager to assist faculty with their instructional materials, we encourage you to apply. Note: This is a year-round, in-person position located in College Station, Texas.

What You Need to Know

Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 (Based on selected hire’s qualifications)

Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended

Job Description Summary

The Program Manager, Content Accessibility, under direction, plans, organizes, directs, and manages day-to-day activities, developing and implementing procedures for the administration of the Digital Content Accessibility Program. The Program Manager will lead efforts to support faculty and staff in the remediation and creation of accessible digital content in compliance with the Digital Accessibility Final Rule standards.

Responsibilities

Program Development and Management:

Manages digital accessibility initiatives, provide training and resources, to include the development and facilitation of programs including digital content accessibility training, seminars, and workshops for faculty and staff and the development and production of materials designed for the program.

Generates digital content accessibility reports for university administrators.

Plans, organizes, directs, and manages day-to-day activities for the program.

Manages the development, implementation, and presentation of accessibility initiatives for digital content and tracks progress of digital content accessibility initiatives to ensure compliance with accessibility standards and regulations.

Develops and implements procedures for the administration of the program.

Leadership and Supervision:

Manages a team of student workers who will assist in digital content remediation and accessibility improvements across campus.

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

Communication and Collaboration:

Maintains and develops communications between partners by attending meetings and conference calls.

Works with academic department heads and faculty to promote and implement accessibility best practices.

Schedules faculty and staff training and coordinate resources.

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, computer science, accessibility studies, or related field.

Five years related experience with a minimum of three years of experience in digital accessibility, instructional design, or a related role in higher education including supervisory experience.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

Certification in digital accessibility (e.g., Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS), Accessible Document Specialist (ADS), or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365

Strong project management skills with the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs and services.

Ability to think and act strategically.

Strong organization and communication skills including verbal and written communication, problem solving, and decision making.

Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams in an academic environment.

Strong knowledge of digital accessibility standards, including WCAG, Section 508, and ADA compliance.

Proficiency with accessibility tools such as Ally, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office accessibility checkers, and screen readers.

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro

Knowledge of the Canvas Learning Management Systems.

Experience with HTML, CSS, and web accessibility principles.

Other Requirements and Factors:

This position is security sensitive

This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures

All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.