Digital Accessibility & Design Administrator (Reg FT

Position Title: Digital Accessibility & Design Administrator (Reg FT)

Campus :
Office of College Services

Salary Grade: Admin 15 - $62,865

Remote Work Option: Hybrid (May be subject to change)

Additional Information: This position will remain open until filled. However, to ensure consideration for an interview, please submit your completed application, cover letter, and resume by no later than 8/13/26. The College cannot guarantee that application materials received after this date will be considered or reviewed.

Work Hours: Standard College hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm;
Additional hours, including evening and weekend hours, may be needed to meet the needs of the department.

General

Summary:

The Digital Accessibility and Design Administrator ensures that all digital products, platforms, and user experiences are inclusive, accessible, and compliant with accessibility standards such as WCAG, ADA, and Section 508. This role bridges design and accessibility, combining expertise in user experience (UX), visual design, and assistive technologies to create digital solutions that are usable by all individuals, including people with disabilities.

The specialist collaborates with web developers and content creators to embed accessibility best practices throughout the digital design and development lifecycle, fostering a culture of inclusive design and continuous improvement.

Bachelor’s Degree required in information technology, information science, computer science, information design, human-computer interaction, graphic design, information design, or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years of related experience.

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

• 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 of:

• Current accessibility standards and regulations, such as WCAG 2.x/3.0, Section 508, ADA, and EN 301 549.
• Industry…