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Manager- Digital Accessibility

Job in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, 30383, USA
Listing for: Georgia Tech
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-20
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Technical Writer, IT Consultant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Summary

The Digital Accessibility Manager develops and maintains a comprehensive, governance-driven digital accessibility program ensuring compliance with the 2024 Title II Digital Accessibility Rule. The Digital Accessibility Manager also provides targeted training and communication that promote compliance with accessibility standards and regulatory requirements. Responsible for setting employee goals, assessing performance, providing feedback, and making pay recommendations. Typically, will interact consistently with: student, staff, faculty.

Typically, will advise and counsel: student, staff, faculty. Supervise: student, staff, and/or faculty.

Location

Atlanta, Georgia (In Person in the Office)

Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain an institute-wide system for assessing and improving accessibility.
  • Develop and implement communication and remediation plans to support ongoing compliance with digital accessibility regulations, including ADA Title II.
  • Establish and maintain systems for regular accessibility audits; collaborate with IT teams, designers, and content creators to enhance the accessibility of websites, software, and digital content.
  • Participate in the digital procurement process by reviewing VPATs and conducting risk assessments for proposed tools and technologies.
  • Provide guidance on the creation of equally effective alternative access plans and undue burden documentation in cases of accessibility compliance in feasibility.
  • Keep up to date on key developments in state and federal digital accessibility laws, regulations, and best practices.
  • Directly manage and partner with project teams in integrating accessibility into workflows, ensuring compliance at every stage of digital content development.
  • Address accessibility inquiries from staff, vendors, and stakeholders, offering solutions for improving access to digital resources.
  • Assist institutional effort to review and remediate digital documents to meet current accessibility guidelines.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  • Required Qualifications

    Educational Requirements:

    Bachelor s degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience.

    Required Experience:

    3+ years of relevant experience; 1+ years of supervisory knowledge.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Additional

    Preferred Qualifications:

    CPACC, WAS, or other accessibility-related certifications, preferred.

    Preferred Educational

    Qualifications:

    Master s degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience.

    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

    ABILITIES
    - Ability to apply sections of the law to specific accessibility scenarios.
    - Ability to develop and implement communication plans to support initiatives.
    - Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
    - Ability to work independently.
    - Ability to provide recommendations for overall procedure improvement.
    - Ability to manage direct reports and partner with project teams.

    KNOWLEDGE
    - Demonstrated knowledge of WCAG 2.1 A/AA, Section 508, and ADA digital accessibility standards.
    - Demonstrated understanding of accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE, JAWS, NVDA, Voice Over).
    - Proven experience working with website content management systems (CMS) and HTML/CSS for accessibility improvements
    - Established experience conducting accessibility audits (automated and manual).

    SKILLS
    - Advanced skill training in internal staff on accessibility best practices and tools.
    - Strong organization skills.
    - Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.
    - Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    Related Knowledge
    • Familiarity with website and PDF accessibility scanning and remediation tools such as Dub Bot, Common Look, etc.
    Equal Employment Opportunity

    The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services.

    Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

    Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual s race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where…

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