Project Manager – Accessibility Compliance & Risk Analyst (IT – Higher Education) 26-04592

Job Title: Project Manager Accessibility Compliance & Risk Analyst (IT Higher Education)
Duration: 3 Months
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2 days onsite per week; remote options may be considered for non-local candidates)

Position Summary

The Accessibility Compliance & Risk Analyst provides advanced hands-on support for evaluating digital accessibility compliance documentation including Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) and Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs). This role contributes to institutional efforts to ensure procurement and technology decisions align with accessibility standards and regulatory requirements.

The position functions as a senior-level analyst and subject matter contributor. Final compliance decisions policy interpretation and risk acceptance remain with institutional leadership.

Key Responsibilities

VPAT & ACR Review

• Review vendor-submitted VPATs and Accessibility Conformance Reports as part of procurement and governance workflows
• Evaluate documentation against accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.1/2.2 and Section 508
• Identify gaps inconsistencies or unclear compliance claims and request clarification when necessary
• Assess accessibility impact in relation to user needs and institutional use cases

Accessibility Risk Assessment & Documentation

• Classify accessibility risk levels (e.g. low moderate high) using established criteria
• Document findings in clear structured reports for non-technical stakeholders
• Provide written summaries highlighting risks limitations and compliance concerns
• Ensure documentation is consistent defensible and audit-ready

Technical Review Support

• Support technical review processes by providing accessibility findings for evaluation
• Participate in review discussions as a subject matter resource when required
• Clearly separate factual findings from policy or risk decisions reserved for leadership

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work with IT procurement compliance legal and governance teams
• Communicate accessibility concepts in clear non-technical language
• Support remediation discussions by identifying non-conformance and potential impacts

Required Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in digital accessibility and VPAT/ACR analysis
• 3 years of experience in accessibility risk documentation and technical writing
• 3 years of experience interpreting accessibility standards (WCAG Section 508 or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

• Training or certification in digital accessibility WCAG or Section 508
• Experience in higher education government or regulated environments
• Experience with procurement or governance workflows
• Bachelors degree in IT Computer Science HCI UX Digital Media Software Engineering Information Systems or related field

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