Information Technology Accessibility Program Director

Company: Chaffey College
Location: Rancho Cucamonga
Posted on: May 10, 2025

Job Description:

Position Description

Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.

This is a temporary professional expert position and continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funds and approval by the Governing Board.

Under general supervision, in collaboration with the departments of Distance Education, and Disabled Students Programs and Services, perform a variety of specialized duties involved in overseeing, identifying, and implementing potential solutions for accessibility barriers based on the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C's) Web Content Accessibility Guideline (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA standards as well as compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508, and other accessibility related laws for Electronic and Information Technology (EIT); work in collaboration with faculty and staff to direct and ensure compliance with applicable standards, practices, guidelines, and laws; provide expertise, guidance, and direction to faculty and staff in assistive technology and national accessibility standards, practices, and guidelines. Oversee and responsible for ensuring the District's compliance with various laws, regulations, and applicable standards related to access technology. Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and standards for the effective administration of a comprehensive District compliance program facilitating accessibility for individuals with disabilities across all relevant areas; coordinate and monitor compliance activities.

Responsibilities



Provide direction on the development and implementation of processes to meet institutional compliance with laws, regulations, and established technical standards related to access technology, including but not limited to, Section 508, W3C WCAG 2.0 Level AA standards, and ADA.
Direct and provide guidance to campus departments, schools, and/or ACCs in identifying and incorporating access needs and regulatory compliance in their comprehensive planning process.
Audit current Electronic Information Technology (EIT) on campus and make recommendations for compliance with accessibility laws, regulations, and standards.
Provide high-level feedback for online, hybrid, and web-enhanced courses regarding conformance with accessibility standards and regulations such as Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility standards; make recommendations for and implement compliance.
Manage and oversee training, resources, and support for faculty and staff to ensure websites and webpages meet accessibility compliance standards.
Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of guidelines, processes, checklists, how-to documents and Web-based resources to support an accessible campus EIT environment.
Review and test third-party vendors Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT), Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR), and Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit (HECVAT) for accessibility compliance, including publisher materials, LTI tools for instruction, and other institutional systems.
Implement accessibility standards and techniques based on current trends.
Responsible for oversight and performing research and development with new technology that may be suitable for implementation within the District; determine accessibility solutions as part of implementation.
Participate on college committees/organizational units to make decisions on accessibility compliance; may participate on other technology committees as directed.
Respond to user-reported accessibility issues. Work with user and developers, if necessary, to determine a solution in a timely manner and documents solution.
Supervise assigned staff.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to area of assignment including: Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act; Americans with Disabilities Act; California Government Code 11135; Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act; Section 225 of the Telecommunications Act; Section 501 and 505 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act; and Office of the State CIO, Information Technology (IT) Policy Letter 10-10.
Knowledge of various standards related to area of assignment including EIT accessibility standards; W3C WCAG 2.0 Level AA web content accessibility standards; and Assistive Technology Act of 1998; California Community Colleges Online Education Initiative and California Community Colleges Accessibility Center.
Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of project management; principles and procedures of record keeping; oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of assistive technologies for varying disabilities and needs.
Knowledge of best practices for accessible documents, media, web sites and applications.
Ability to perform a variety of specialized duties involved in identifying and suggesting potential solutions for accessibility barriers; provide specialized and technical support and assistance; analyze and solve complex and difficult accessibility problems related to people, processes, and technology.



Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree or an Associate's degree with additional certification/training, and a minimum of two (2) years of experience that includes evaluating accessibility compliance, 3rd party vendor management, researching and implementing new technologies, and providing training to end users.

ORAssociate's degree and a minimum of three (3) years of experience that includes evaluating accessibility compliance, 3rd party vendor management, researching and implementing new technologies, and providing training to end users.


MEETING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT ASSURE THE CANDIDATE OF AN INTERVIEW. Applications will be evaluated taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSMaster's degree in relevant field.
Two years of experience in a community college environment.
International Association of Accessibility Professional certifications such as CPACC, WAS, CPWA, ADS or CPABE.



Additional Information

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Working hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm. Positions in this classification may be required to work varied hours according to need.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a 12-month, full-time, temporary professional expert position with a starting salary of $10,400/month. Effective date of employment will be as soon as a successful candidate is selected and a mutually agreed upon date is determined. Continued employment is contingent upon approval of the Chaffey College Governing Board.

Excellent benefits include: health care, dental program, and vision services for employees and eligible dependents; and retirement coverage through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

Being able and ready to work onsite at a Chaffey facility or location is an essential function of this job. Being able and ready to work in-person with Chaffey students, Chaffey employees, or other members of the Chaffey community/Chaffey partners/Chaffey contractors is an essential function of this job.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Chaffey College utilizes an online electronic application system. The application can be accessed at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/chaffey. The application must be completely filled out in detail and clearly show that you meet the qualifications as set forth in the announcement, and you must upload the following documents:

Please do not include any additional documents; only the documents that are indicated below. If you upload documents that are not required, your application may be disqualified. Please do not submit letters of recommendation or documents that contain your photograph.


Cover Letter
Resume
Copy of Transcripts (Transcripts must indicate degree earned/conferred photocopies or computer printouts are acceptable. Copies of diplomas/degrees are NOT acceptable in lieu of transcripts. International transcripts must be transcribed and evaluated in English by a bona fide evaluation service. Official sealed transcripts will be required upon hire.)


Educational requirements must be met on or before the closing date. Completed application and related materials must be submitted no later than the application deadline indicated at the top of this announcement. Failure to submit all required application materials may result in the applicant not being considered for the position.



EmployerChaffey College
Address5885 Haven Avenue

Rancho Cucamonga, California, 91737
Phone909-652-6526
Websitehttp://www.chaffey.edu

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