Digital Accessibility & Design Administrator (Reg FT)

Relevant professional certifications such as CPACC WAS CPWA ADS Section 508 trusted tester Adobe Certified Professional Google UX Design Professional desired but not required.

COMPETENCIES:

• Blended Skill Set: Technical soft and design skills including accessibility standards like WCAG knowledge of assistive technologies proficiency in HTML problem-solving digital design principals and strong communication skills.
• Accessibility standards: Deep understanding of guidelines such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Section 508 ADA Title 3.
• Assistive technologies: Proficiency with and knowledge of various assistive technologies like JAWS and NVIDA screen magnifiers speech recognition and keyboard navigation. Understand the limitations with the tools.
• Design skills: Experience in graphic and user experience (UX) design with the ability to create inclusive interfaces. Strong grasp of composition balance hierarchy color theory contrast and typography.
• Brand Identity Development: Ability to create and maintain consistent CCAC brand visuals tone and assets across platforms.
• Accessible UI/UX Design: Ability to create accessible color palettes contrast-compliant layouts and readable typography. Ensuring interaction elements (buttons forms navigation) are perceivable and operable.
• Concept Development: Translating ideas and project goals into creative visual concepts storyboards and mockups.
• Layout & Composition: Crafting effective layouts for digital formats such as the CCAC website internal portal mobile application and other applications that enhance usability and readability.
• Prototyping & Design Tools: Skilled in Figma Sketch Adobe XD etc. and ensuring accessible components are used consistently.
• Testing and auditing: Ability to use both automated and manual testing methods conduct audits and document findings. Conducting testing with users of diverse abilities.
• Accessibility Testing Tools: Experience with tools such as axe WAVE Lighthouse Siteimprove Deque ANDI etc.
• Document & Media Accessibility: Creating and assisting with the creation of accessible PDFs Word and PowerPoint files. Adding captions transcripts and audio descriptions to multimedia.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including designers developers and project managers.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Current accessibility standards and regulations such as WCAG 2.x/3.0 Section 508 ADA and EN 301 549.
• Industry practices best in digital accessibility inclusive design and usability testing.
• Assistive technologies (e.g. screen readers voice recognition keyboard navigation tools) and their impact on user experience.
• Knowledge of UX research methods such as wireframing prototyping user flows and usability testing. Understanding how accessibility integrates with UX/UI design interaction design and visual design principles.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator XD) Figma or Sketch.
• Familiarity with accessible color palettes typography contrast ratios and layout principles.
• Understanding of how to integrate accessibility into design systems style guides and pattern libraries.
• Understanding of how to translate brand guidelines into cohesive digital designs.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Proficiency in Figma Adobe Acrobat Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong knowledge of WCAG and ADA compliance standards.
• Experience testing with assistive technologies (e.g. JAWS NVDA VoiceOver).
• Familiarity with web technologies CMS platforms and responsive design principles.
• Excellent problem-solving documentation and collaboration skills.
• Ability to balance design creativity with accessibility and usability standards.
• Strong understanding of user experience principles particularly for users with disabilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide design and accessibility consultations for faculty staff and administrators in relation to digital content including the website internal portal and mobile application.
• Create and maintain user guides FAQs and knowledge base articles for accessibility and design standards.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of digital accessibility policies style guides and design systems.
• Maintain the colleges Flipping Book software.
• Advocate for inclusive design principles in branding content strategy and user interface development.
• Participate in accessibility-related professional networks conferences and forums to share knowledge and insights.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position will be required to report to any CCAC location to provide the necessary support.