IT Accessibility Lead

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Job Description:
• Salary Range: $66,200.00-$99,400.00 per year; DOE.
• Essential Duties:
• Leadership & Strategy
• Lead ASU's Digital Accessibility Initiative to achieve institutional and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement accessibility policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Establish and chair accessibility committees, liaison networks, and task forces.
• Represent ASU in external collaborations with vendors, advocacy groups, and peer institutions.
• Supervise staff, consultants, and vendors.
• Manage program budgets, contracts, and reporting to senior leadership.
• Be an example of empathy, compassion, and emotional intelligence.
• Lead in a values-driven organization with a strong commitment to inclusion and belonging.
• Inspire and drive meaningful change in individual, institutional, and corporate behaviors to support a more sustainable environment.
• Lead by example through effective communication, active participation, and advocacy for the institution's sustainability programs.
• Proactively explore and leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to advance digital accessibility across ASU's digital ecosystem.
• Leverage AI in routine tasks and contribute ideas for using AI to improve the unit's efficiency and overall performance.
• Take responsibility for fostering a positive culture, upholding organizational values, and championing engagement in all its forms.
• Collaborate across teams and actively participate in ET/ASU events and programs.
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Work with various groups regarding federal/state accessibility laws and standards (ADA, Section 504/508, WCAG 2.1 AA).
• Monitor compliance with ADA, Section 504/508, and current WCAG standards
• Conduct accessibility audits (e.g., websites, systems, mobile apps) , remediation, and using assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers, captioning, alt media).
• Partner with General Counsel on risk assessments, reporting, and legal compliance.
• Review and approve technology procurements to ensure accessibility clauses in contracts.
• Training, Outreach & Support
• Coordinate the design and manage training programs for faculty, staff, and content creators.
• Provide consultation and office hours to assist units with accessibility remediation.
• Maintain user-friendly resources, guides, and role-based materials (e.g., FRAME, Equidox, Siteimprove).
• Promote awareness through communications, presentations, and recognition programs.
• Consulting & Stakeholder Engagement
• Offer centralized consulting on accessible design for courses, web, and enterprise platforms.
• Collaborate with across diverse and decentralized stakeholders (academic and administrative) units to integrate accessibility into workflows.
• Coordinate accessibility liaisons and facilitate unit-level accountability.
• Knowledge of ASU systems, policies, and technology infrastructure
• Monitoring & Reporting
• Lead enterprise-wide reporting and dashboards on accessibility progress and compliance.
• Use tools like Siteimprove, YuJa, UDOIT, and Equidox to track remediation and inform decisions.
• Collect feedback from users to guide continuous improvement.
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture aligned with ASU and ET values.
• Manage and resolve accessibility issues that are reported
• Strong project management, organizatio

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Additional Information

Job Profile: IT Support Specialist 3 Job Family: IT Support Services Time Type: Full time Max Pay - Depends on experience: $99,400.00 USD Annual Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

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