What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Digital Accessibility position at Broward College?
Job Profile Summary
Under limited direction from the Associate Vice President, Institutional Accessibility & ADA Coordinator, the Digital Accessibility Director is responsible for overseeing and ensuring that the college's digital content and online resources are accessible to all students, faculty, staff and college visitors, including those with disabilities. This position leads a cross functional, college-wide initiative to comply with updates to Title II of the ADA. Upon completion of this initiative, this position will be responsible for maintaining compliance standards.
Minimum Education
Director, Digital Accessibility
Position Number
P0090923
Job Status
Full time Regular
Department
Institutional Accessibility
Location
Central Campus
Pay Grade
211
Salary
$64,865 - $74,595 Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Work Shift
Varies
Work Schedule
Monday- Friday
Hours Per Week
37.5
Posting End Date
Open Until Filled
Comments
To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application form along with a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript are required. The first review date of applications will begin February 10, 2025.
Designated Essential Personnel
No
FLSA Status
Exempt
Position Classification
Administrators
Special Instructions To Applicant
For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email document to jobs@broward.edu or fax to 954-201-7612, stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to.
Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All required documentation must be received on or before the job posting end date.
**Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the “Resume/CV/Transcript/License/Certification” section of the application**
Please refer to link with the instructions on how to submit an application with multiple documents. https://www.broward.edu/jobs/_docs/tutorial_external_applicant_broward_college.pdf.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process.
Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at nanders1@broward.edu.
Disclaimer
The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.
Under limited direction from the Associate Vice President, Institutional Accessibility & ADA Coordinator, the Digital Accessibility Director is responsible for overseeing and ensuring that the college's digital content and online resources are accessible to all students, faculty, staff and college visitors, including those with disabilities. This position leads a cross functional, college-wide initiative to comply with updates to Title II of the ADA. Upon completion of this initiative, this position will be responsible for maintaining compliance standards.
Minimum Education
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Six years of digital accessibility experience.
- Three years of management experience.
- Project management experience to take complex, high impact projects from conception to fruition.
- Experience with remediation of documents highly preferred.
- Knowledge of laws and regulations related to disability access.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- 35% Develops a comprehensive plan and serve as project manager to address the College’s need to attain compliance with the new Title II of the ADA regulations supporting institutional wide digital accessibility for all users on all digital platforms. Continually maintain and improve digital accessibility efforts to ensure ongoing compliance by evaluating digital content for accessibility issues and providing solutions to make them compliant with WCAG 2.1 and ADA accessibility standards.
- 25% Collaborates with faculty and instructional designers to integrate technology into the curriculum, ensuring it enhances teaching and learning. Assists in the development and implementation of technology-enhanced curriculum and instructional materials. Provides expert guidance wherever digital accessibility is developed, procured, or supported. Recommends and advises on digital accessibility criteria for integration into development and testing processes, procedures, resource requirements, and schedules.
- 10% Responsible for people management of the area, including recommendation of staffing, hiring, termination and discipline, setting performance standards and evaluating staff, and staff development.
- 10% Provides training and support to faculty, staff, and students on digital accessibility, the use of educational technologies and course remediation.
- 10% Develops, implements, and maintains digital accessibility goals and strategies in alignment with divisional and college-wide initiatives.
- 5% Directs and oversees the Department of Digital Accessibility.
- 5% Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Models inclusive excellence through specific actions that support the College’s mission in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of talented and diverse faculty and staff
- Extensive functional knowledge and expertise in all aspects of own and related areas of the College, and pertinent interdependencies
- General understanding of the external environment and how it affects academia in general and Broward in particular, including political, legal, environmental, educational, financial and social influences
- Strong knowledge of College structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area
- Strong supervisory and team building skills
- Ability to partner with others across the College and externally to exchange information, collaborate on projects, share resources, etc.
- Ability to influence others of the benefits/importance of an idea or plan of action and to gain their support or commitment
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to reach mutual points of agreement and benefit among peers and colleagues
- At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.
Director, Digital Accessibility
Position Number
P0090923
Job Status
Full time Regular
Department
Institutional Accessibility
Location
Central Campus
Pay Grade
211
Salary
$64,865 - $74,595 Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Work Shift
Varies
Work Schedule
Monday- Friday
Hours Per Week
37.5
Posting End Date
Open Until Filled
Comments
To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application form along with a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript are required. The first review date of applications will begin February 10, 2025.
Designated Essential Personnel
No
FLSA Status
Exempt
Position Classification
Administrators
Special Instructions To Applicant
For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email document to jobs@broward.edu or fax to 954-201-7612, stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to.
Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All required documentation must be received on or before the job posting end date.
**Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the “Resume/CV/Transcript/License/Certification” section of the application**
Please refer to link with the instructions on how to submit an application with multiple documents. https://www.broward.edu/jobs/_docs/tutorial_external_applicant_broward_college.pdf.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process.
Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at nanders1@broward.edu.
Disclaimer
The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.
Salary : $64,865 - $74,595
