Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy
Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy
51 – 200 Employees
ConsultingEducationNon-profit
Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy is a nonpartisan research institute focused on domestic and international policy. Based at Rice University, it brings together faculty, fellows, scholars, and experts from multiple disciplines to examine complex public-policy questions and connect research with practical policymaking. Its work supports informed discussion and contributes to policy development across a broad range of issues in the United States and abroad.

Digital Accessibility Coordinator

Coordinate digital accessibility across Rice University websites, Canvas content, and software. The role covers WCAG and ADA compliance, training, testing, remediation, reporting, and campus-wide planning.

Description

  • Lead campus guidance on digital content accessibility compliance
  • Help advance university-wide accessibility strategy and initiatives
  • Create and deliver workshops, guides, and training for faculty, staff, and content creators
  • Work with IT, Strategic Sourcing, and Legal to assess vendors’ Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs/VPATs)
  • Test software and agree on remediation plans before purchasing decisions
  • Manage institution-sponsored automated and manual remediation work and its tracking
  • Guide community members on accessibility fixes
  • Brief leaders and committees on accessibility risks, compliance measures, and strategic priorities
  • Coordinate with the Student Disability Resource Center, Public Affairs, IT, and academic departments to remove digital barriers and improve accommodation workflows
  • Monitor remediation progress, assess scan results, and prepare regular compliance reports
  • Keep up with accessibility technology, legal decisions, federal rules, and established practices
  • Suggest improvements to digital communications and brand strategy
  • Complete other assigned duties

Requirements

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree
  • Have at least three years of experience managing or implementing digital accessibility initiatives, document remediation, or related portfolios
  • Related experience may replace the education requirement on a year-for-year basis
  • Bring comprehensive knowledge of federal and state digital accessibility requirements, the ADA, WCAG, and related standards
  • Be able to remediate web pages, Microsoft Office files, PDFs, and multimedia
  • Be proficient with digital accessibility testing and review tools
  • Demonstrate strong facilitation and presentation skills
  • An IAAP certification (CPACC or WAS) or similar accessibility credential is preferred
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams is preferred
  • Experience in higher education is preferred

Benefits

  • Full-time position eligible for benefits
  • Hybrid arrangement combining on-site and remote work
  • Flexible work to support collaboration
  • Professional development and growth support
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities

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