Accessibility Lead, College of Graduate Arts & Sciences (CGAS)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences(A&S)is seeking an**Accessibility Lead**to champion digital accessibility strategy and change management across one of UVA's largest and most academically diverse schools. This role will shape how thousands of students, faculty, staff, and the broader communities they serve, experience accessible teaching, learning, and digital services.A&S has already invested in accessibility tooling, data infrastructure, and institutional partnerships; this role will grow this foundation into a mature, sustainable program with broad impact across the University.

We are looking for someone who brings technical fluency in accessibility standards and assistive technologies, but whose passion is changing how people work.You'll partner with faculty and staff across departments, academic programs, research centers, and administrative units to create lasting change by making the accessible path an achievable path. As the program matures, the change management skills you bring will extend well beyond digital accessibility into other strategic initiatives across Arts and Sciences.

If you’re excited about improving outcomes through accessible design, empowering people, and driving impactful change at a dynamic institution like UVA, we invite you to apply!

**Responsibilities:**

Digital Accessibility Implementation:

* With A&S and University partners, develop and implement strategies to ensure digital accessibility across A&S platforms and services
* Provide consultation and recommend effective practices to a broad array of A&S stakeholders to promote accessible content development
* Contribute to data analysis and documentation of A&S efforts toward Digital Accessibility improvement and compliance

Change Management:

* Lead change management efforts to embed accessibility, and future initiatives,into A&S culture and workflows, both academic and administrative
* Collaborate with A&S stakeholders to promote awareness and understanding of accessibility and future initiatives
* Design and deliver effective, targeted training programs for faculty, staff, and students

Accessible Meetings, Events, and Platforms:

* Ensure A&S meetings and events are accessible to all participants
* Provide guidance on accessible event planning, including captioning, interpretation, materials, and standardized design and setup of digital and physical meeting spaces
* Manage and maintain technology platforms supporting space accessibility

Access-Driven Work Environment:

* Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and remove barriers to access
* Serve on College and institutional committees as a collaborative contributor to accessibility efforts
* Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and legislation related to accessibility

Student Worker Management:

* Hire, train, and supervise student workers supporting accessibility initiatives
* Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment

**Minimum Qualifications**

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: 5+ years of relevant professional experience

**Required Competencies:**

* Adaptability: ability to thrive in an ever-evolving environment and respond effectively to changing priorities
* Problem-Solving: skilled in identifying barriers and implementing practical, sustainable solutions
* Collaboration: excitement for building relationships and supporting behavior change
* Communication: excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to maintaining clear lines of communication
* Self-Efficacy: demonstrated ability to manage projects and coordinate with teams
* Change Management: demonstrated experience in developing and implementing change processes, stakeholder engagement, and change evaluation
* Demonstrated knowledge of digital accessibility standards and compliance frameworks, including WCAG/Section 508/ADA-related requirements

**Preferred Qualifications**

* Advanced degree
* Demonstrated knowledge of VPATs
* Technical knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript in relation to accessibility compliance
* Strong understanding of accessibility standards and practices, and/or demonstrated willingness and strong ability to upskill rapidly
* Proficiency in common workplace & instructional technologies and accessibility testing tools

**Physical Demands**

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The anticipated hiring range is $80,000-$90,000, commensurate with education and experience.

This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about [UVA benefits](https://hr.virginia.edu/benefits).

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days on Grounds per week, with additional on-site presence as needed, in accordance with UVA’s remote work guidelines.

To learn more about UVA and the Charlottesville area, visit [UVA Life](http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville) and [Embark CVA](https://embarkcva.com/).

Application review will begin after March 30, 2026.

Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

**How to Apply**

Please apply [**online**](http://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en), by searching for requisition number R0081845. Complete an application with the following **required**documents:

* Resume
* Cover Letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

**Internal applicants:**Search and apply for jobs on the[UVA Internal Careers website](https://jobs.virginia.edu/i/us/en/home).

Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Senior Recruiter, [email protected].

_The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about_[_UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment_](https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity)_._