Senior Specialist, Digital Accessibility

Job Summary

Conducts accessibility evaluations for websites, digital documents (including Word files, PDFs, and graphics), and social media content. Leads efforts to support and guide the resolution of accessibility issues. Develop training materials and facilitate workshops to promote accessibility best practices. Assists with developing internal standard operating procedures and best practices for testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conduct regular audits and evaluations of digital content including websites, applications, and other digital assets, as needed to identify gaps and barriers, and oversee the implementation of necessary improvement to ensure compliance with institutional policies, and federal and state laws.

Take lead in providing guidance and support to internal teams on designing, developing, and testing accessible digital products and features.

Record, communicate, and monitor gaps and barriers identified during regular audits and assessments of digital content to respective content owners. follow up with content owners on remediation actions taken on the identified digital platform ensuring compliance with institutional policies and federal and state laws.

Assist in developing internal standard operating procedures and best practices to ensure accurate and effective accessibility evaluations.

Generate reports including Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs), validation/QA reports, and updates HCC-adopted VPATs. Assist in developing accessible document templates and establishing best practices for accessibility reporting.

Take lead in development of training curriculum and conduct training sessions and workshops to raise awareness and enhance the understanding of digital accessibility principles and techniques among faculty and staff.

Assist with guidance and recommendations to staff on digital accessibility requirements, remediation strategies and best practices during the procurement and implementation of digital products and services.

Stay up to date with the latest digital accessibility standards, guidelines, and emerging technologies to continuously improve our digital accessibility practices.

Assist in providing expertise and experience in digital accessible instructional materials and media by advising, consulting, and collaborating with faculty, and staff across campuses.

Assist in the review of vendor products utilizing VPATs or similar documentation to determine their compliance with accessibility standards, such as WCAG 2.x or Section 508.

Attend campus committee meetings relevant to position.

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or other technology related field required

4 years experience using accessible and assistive technologies, including software, apps, on-line services, web/mobile applications, and assistive listening devices; including 2 years experience using automated accessibility testing tools with the ability to interpret, analyze, and prioritize results to support accessibility compliance and remediation efforts required

Licensing & Certification

Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills

MS Office Programs

Adobe Acrobat

Accessible Rich Internet Applications & HTML5 Elements

Best Practices for Inclusive Digital Experience Creation

Digital Accessibility Standards (e.g., WCAG, Section 508)

Competencies

Delivering High Quality Work

Accepting Responsibility

Serving Customers

Supporting Organizational Goals

Driving Continuous Improvement

Acting with Integrity

Thinking Critically

Managing Change

Communicating Effectively

Working Conditions

General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest single-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.

EEO Statement

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or [email protected]

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.