Chaffey College
Information Technology Accessibility Program Director
Chaffey College, Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States, 91739
Overview
Information Technology Accessibility Program Director
– Chaffey College Salary:
$10,400.00 Monthly Job Type:
Professional Expert Job Number:
24-25/00188 Location:
Rancho Cucamonga, CA Department:
Information Technology Services Closing:
10/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Position Description
This is a temporary professional expert position and continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funds and approval by the Governing Board. Under general supervision, in collaboration with the departments of Distance Education and Disabled Students Programs and Services, perform a variety of specialized duties involved in overseeing, identifying, and implementing potential solutions for accessibility barriers based on the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guideline (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA standards as well as compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508, and other accessibility related laws for Electronic and Information Technology (EIT); work in collaboration with faculty and staff to direct and ensure compliance with applicable standards, practices, guidelines, and laws; provide expertise, guidance, and direction to faculty and staff in assistive technology and national accessibility standards, practices, and guidelines. Oversee and be responsible for ensuring the District's compliance with various laws, regulations, and applicable standards related to access technology. Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and standards for the effective administration of a comprehensive District compliance program facilitating accessibility for individuals with disabilities across all relevant areas; coordinate and monitor compliance activities. Responsibilities
Provide direction on the development and implementation of processes to meet institutional compliance with laws, regulations, and established technical standards related to access technology, including but not limited to, Section 508, WCAG 2.0 Level AA, and ADA. Direct and provide guidance to campus departments, schools, and/or ACCs in identifying and incorporating access needs and regulatory compliance in their comprehensive planning process. Audit current Electronic Information Technology (EIT) on campus and make recommendations for compliance with accessibility laws, regulations, and standards. Provide high-level feedback for online, hybrid, and web-enhanced courses regarding conformance with accessibility standards and regulations such as Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 Level AA; make recommendations for and implement compliance. Manage and oversee training, resources, and support for faculty and staff to ensure websites and webpages meet accessibility compliance standards. Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of guidelines, processes, checklists, how-to documents and Web-based resources to support an accessible campus EIT environment. Review and test third-party vendors VPATs, ACRs, and HECVAT for accessibility compliance, including publisher materials, LTI tools for instruction, and other institutional systems. Implement accessibility standards and techniques based on current trends. Responsible for oversight and performing research and development with new technology that may be suitable for implementation within the District; determine accessibility solutions as part of implementation. Participate on college committees/organizational units to make decisions on accessibility compliance; may participate on other technology committees as directed. Respond to user-reported accessibility issues. Work with user and developers, if necessary, to determine a solution in a timely manner and document the solution. Supervise assigned staff. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree or an Associate's degree with additional certification/training, and a minimum of two (2) years of experience that includes evaluating accessibility compliance, third-party vendor management, researching and implementing new technologies, and providing training to end users. OR Associate's degree and a minimum of three (3) years of experience that includes evaluating accessibility compliance, third-party vendor management, researching and implementing new technologies, and providing training to end users. Demonstrated evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds in a community college environment. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to area of assignment including: Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act; Americans with Disabilities Act; California Government Code 11135; Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act; Section 225 of the Telecommunications Act; Section 501 and 505 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act; and IT Policy Letter 10-10. Knowledge of various standards related to area of assignment including EIT accessibility standards; WCAG 2.0 Level AA; Assistive Technology Act; CCC Online Education Initiative and CCC Accessibility Center. Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of project management; record keeping; oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of assistive technologies for varying disabilities and needs. Knowledge of best practices for accessible documents, media, web sites and applications. Ability to perform a variety of specialized duties involved in identifying and suggesting potential solutions for accessibility barriers; provide specialized and technical support and assistance; analyze and solve complex accessibility problems related to people, processes, and technology. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in relevant field. Two years of experience in a community college environment. International Association of Accessibility Professional certifications such as CPACC, WAS, CPWA, ADS or CPABE. Additional Information
SPECIAL CONDITIONS Working hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm. Positions in this classification may be required to work varied hours according to need. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT This is a 12-month, full-time, temporary professional expert position with a starting salary of $10,400/month. Effective date of employment will be as soon as a successful candidate is selected and a mutually agreed upon date is determined. Continued employment is contingent upon approval of the Chaffey College Governing Board. Excellent benefits include: health care, dental program, and vision services for employees and eligible dependents; and retirement coverage through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Being able and ready to work onsite at a Chaffey facility or location is an essential function of this job. Being able and ready to work in-person with Chaffey students, Chaffey employees, or other members of the Chaffey community/Chaffey partners/Chaffey contractors is an essential function of this job. Application Process
Chaffey College utilizes an online electronic application system. The application must be completely filled out in detail and clearly show that you meet the qualifications; you must upload the following documents: Cover Letter, Resume, Copy of Transcripts. Do not include additional documents. Educational requirements must be met on or before the closing date. Applications must be submitted by the deadline indicated. To apply, visit the stated URL and search for the job posting.
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Information Technology Accessibility Program Director
– Chaffey College Salary:
$10,400.00 Monthly Job Type:
Professional Expert Job Number:
24-25/00188 Location:
Rancho Cucamonga, CA Department:
Information Technology Services Closing:
10/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Position Description
This is a temporary professional expert position and continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funds and approval by the Governing Board. Under general supervision, in collaboration with the departments of Distance Education and Disabled Students Programs and Services, perform a variety of specialized duties involved in overseeing, identifying, and implementing potential solutions for accessibility barriers based on the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guideline (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA standards as well as compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508, and other accessibility related laws for Electronic and Information Technology (EIT); work in collaboration with faculty and staff to direct and ensure compliance with applicable standards, practices, guidelines, and laws; provide expertise, guidance, and direction to faculty and staff in assistive technology and national accessibility standards, practices, and guidelines. Oversee and be responsible for ensuring the District's compliance with various laws, regulations, and applicable standards related to access technology. Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and standards for the effective administration of a comprehensive District compliance program facilitating accessibility for individuals with disabilities across all relevant areas; coordinate and monitor compliance activities. Responsibilities
Provide direction on the development and implementation of processes to meet institutional compliance with laws, regulations, and established technical standards related to access technology, including but not limited to, Section 508, WCAG 2.0 Level AA, and ADA. Direct and provide guidance to campus departments, schools, and/or ACCs in identifying and incorporating access needs and regulatory compliance in their comprehensive planning process. Audit current Electronic Information Technology (EIT) on campus and make recommendations for compliance with accessibility laws, regulations, and standards. Provide high-level feedback for online, hybrid, and web-enhanced courses regarding conformance with accessibility standards and regulations such as Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 Level AA; make recommendations for and implement compliance. Manage and oversee training, resources, and support for faculty and staff to ensure websites and webpages meet accessibility compliance standards. Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of guidelines, processes, checklists, how-to documents and Web-based resources to support an accessible campus EIT environment. Review and test third-party vendors VPATs, ACRs, and HECVAT for accessibility compliance, including publisher materials, LTI tools for instruction, and other institutional systems. Implement accessibility standards and techniques based on current trends. Responsible for oversight and performing research and development with new technology that may be suitable for implementation within the District; determine accessibility solutions as part of implementation. Participate on college committees/organizational units to make decisions on accessibility compliance; may participate on other technology committees as directed. Respond to user-reported accessibility issues. Work with user and developers, if necessary, to determine a solution in a timely manner and document the solution. Supervise assigned staff. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree or an Associate's degree with additional certification/training, and a minimum of two (2) years of experience that includes evaluating accessibility compliance, third-party vendor management, researching and implementing new technologies, and providing training to end users. OR Associate's degree and a minimum of three (3) years of experience that includes evaluating accessibility compliance, third-party vendor management, researching and implementing new technologies, and providing training to end users. Demonstrated evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds in a community college environment. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to area of assignment including: Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act; Americans with Disabilities Act; California Government Code 11135; Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act; Section 225 of the Telecommunications Act; Section 501 and 505 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act; and IT Policy Letter 10-10. Knowledge of various standards related to area of assignment including EIT accessibility standards; WCAG 2.0 Level AA; Assistive Technology Act; CCC Online Education Initiative and CCC Accessibility Center. Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of project management; record keeping; oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of assistive technologies for varying disabilities and needs. Knowledge of best practices for accessible documents, media, web sites and applications. Ability to perform a variety of specialized duties involved in identifying and suggesting potential solutions for accessibility barriers; provide specialized and technical support and assistance; analyze and solve complex accessibility problems related to people, processes, and technology. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in relevant field. Two years of experience in a community college environment. International Association of Accessibility Professional certifications such as CPACC, WAS, CPWA, ADS or CPABE. Additional Information
SPECIAL CONDITIONS Working hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm. Positions in this classification may be required to work varied hours according to need. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT This is a 12-month, full-time, temporary professional expert position with a starting salary of $10,400/month. Effective date of employment will be as soon as a successful candidate is selected and a mutually agreed upon date is determined. Continued employment is contingent upon approval of the Chaffey College Governing Board. Excellent benefits include: health care, dental program, and vision services for employees and eligible dependents; and retirement coverage through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Being able and ready to work onsite at a Chaffey facility or location is an essential function of this job. Being able and ready to work in-person with Chaffey students, Chaffey employees, or other members of the Chaffey community/Chaffey partners/Chaffey contractors is an essential function of this job. Application Process
Chaffey College utilizes an online electronic application system. The application must be completely filled out in detail and clearly show that you meet the qualifications; you must upload the following documents: Cover Letter, Resume, Copy of Transcripts. Do not include additional documents. Educational requirements must be met on or before the closing date. Applications must be submitted by the deadline indicated. To apply, visit the stated URL and search for the job posting.
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