A&S Learning Design & Technology (LDT) is a faculty support unit facilitating the teaching and learning priorities of the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. We
- support instruction through faculty consultations, communities, and incubation of special projects
- promote active, accessible, and inclusive approaches to teaching and learning
- facilitate access to specialized learning spaces
- explore emerging learning technology and its application in teaching and learning
The Accessibility Specialist will play a critical role in advancing accessibility across the College of Graduate Arts & Sciences (CGAS). This position will develop, implement, and assess efforts to ensure digital and physical accessibility for all CGAS stakeholders. The Specialist will apply technical and subject matter expertise to support digital accessibility among faculty and staff, lead change management, ensure accessible event production and assistive technology platforms, and promote an access-driven work environment. This role will be both proactive responsive to evolving needs of CGAS, and will evolve accordingly.
You might be a great fit for this role if…
- you’re adaptable, able to anticipate needs and manage evolving priorities, and foster collaborative progress.
- you bring technical fluency in digital accessibility standards, assistive technologies, and universal design principles.
- you’re a natural change agent, skilled at embedding accessibility into workflows and leading change.
- you’re passionate about access, excellence, and learning for all.
Responsibilities
Digital Accessibility Implementation
- With CGAS and University partners, develop and implement strategies to ensure digital accessibility across CGAS platforms and services
- Recommend effective practices to promote accessible content development
- Document CGAS efforts toward Digital Accessibility improvement and compliance
Change Management
- Lead change management efforts to embed accessibility into CGAS culture and workflows
- Collaborate with CGAS stakeholders to promote awareness and understanding of accessibility initiatives
- Design and deliver relevant training programs for faculty, staff, and students
Accessible Meetings, Events, and Platforms
- Ensure internal meetings and events are accessible to all participants
- Provide guidance on accessible event planning, including captioning, interpretation, materials, and standardized design and setup of digital and physical meeting spaces
- Manage and maintain technology platforms supporting space accessibility
Access-Driven Work Environment
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and remove barriers to access
- Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and legislation related to accessibility
Student Worker Management
- Hire, train, and supervise student workers supporting accessibility initiatives
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Advanced degree.
Experience: At least four years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
To be successful and fulfilled in this role, a candidate should appreciate and demonstrate:
- Change Management: demonstrated experience in developing and implementing change processes, stakeholder engagement, and change evaluation
- Adaptability: ability to thrive in an ever-evolving environment and respond effectively to changing priorities
- Problem-Solving: skilled in identifying barriers and implementing practical, sustainable solutions
- Collaboration: excitement to building relationships and supporting behavior change
- Communication: excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to maintaining clear lines of communication
- Self-Efficacy: demonstrated ability to manage projects and coordinate with teams
- Technical knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript in relation to accessibility compliance
- Accessibility: Strong understanding of accessibility standards and practices, and/or demonstrated willingness and strong ability to upskill rapidly
- Proficiency in common workplace & instructional technologies and accessibility testing tools
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
The anticipated hiring range is $80,000-90,000, commensurate with education and experience.
This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days on Grounds per week, with additional on-site presence as needed, in accordance with UVA’s remote work guidelines.
About UVA and the Community
To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.
Application review will begin September 29, 2025.
Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
How to Apply
Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0076489. Complete an application with the following documents:
Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.
Internal applicants: Apply through your Workday profile by searching “Find Jobs.”
Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.
Contact
- For questions about the application process, please contact Melanie Sponaugle, unw5dq@virginia.edu.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
