Assistant Provost for Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility

Job Description:

The Assistant Provost for Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility serves as SUNY's system-level EIT Accessibility Officer, leading the implementation of SUNY's EIT Accessibility Policy across 64 campuses to ensure that SUNY's digital resources are accessible. The role provides system-wide leadership, drives coordination with campus and System stakeholders, and works across leadership departments and committees to support accessibility in SUNY programs, services, and activities. The position reports to the Senior Associate Provost for Digital Innovation and Academic Services (DIAS) and serves on the DIAS leadership team.

There are two primary areas of responsibility for this position:

• Serve as the lead expert and a resource to the EIT Accessibility Officers at our 64 campuses, including coordination of system-wide activities and events.
• Serve as the EIT Accessibility Officer for SUNY System Administration, establishing processes and systems to ensure that SUNY System Administration staff comply with SUNY's EIT Accessibility policy and applicable accessibility laws and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

System-wide EIT Accessibility:

• Serve as SUNY's lead expert and a resource for our 64 campuses for all matters related to EIT Accessibility and SUNY's EIT Accessibility Policy.
• Lead the System Administration EIT Accessibility Team to provide guidance, advocacy, services, and resources to support SUNY campus efforts to comply with all Federal regulations, state laws, and SUNY policies concerning EIT accessibility.
• Facilitate the establishment of system-level services and support to ensure that all digital content and platforms in use by faculty, staff, and students are accessible.
• Collaborate with the SUNY Center for Professional Development and System Administration EIT Accessibility Team to develop and deliver professional development programs on EIT Accessibility to build the capability of campus faculty, staff, and students.
• Collaborate with SUNY Office of General Counsel and other allied areas across System Administration to devise policies and guidance on EIT Accessibility.
• Work with the Office of Risk Management to monitor and track campus compliance with SUNY's EIT Accessibility Policy, NYS laws, and Federal regulations.
• Collaborate with the Offices of Student Success and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to develop and support initiatives advancing EIT accessibility.
• Support and facilitate the work of the EIT Accessibility Advisory Committee, EIT Accessibility Officers, and all related committees and working groups to advance compliance with SUNY's EIT Accessibility policy.
• Convene and facilitate SUNY community events and activities for the sharing of information, resources, and best practices across the system.
• Develop and distribute surveys, prepare summary reports, and compile compendiums of information such as population data and best practices for use by campuses and SUNY System Administration to inform policy and advocacy work.
• Work collaboratively with both internal and external entities that provide services, resources, information, and assistance for EIT accessibility.
• Represent SUNY in NYS, regional, and national organizations for EIT Accessibility in higher education.
• Lead change management efforts to support campuses in adopting and sustaining EIT accessibility policies and practices.
• Support campuses in establishing and maintaining EIT accessibility governance frameworks and operational procedures.
• Track and support campus progress in developing comprehensive EIT accessibility programs and services.

System Administration EIT Accessibility:

• Establish and lead an EIT Accessibility Committee to advance SUNY System Administration's EIT Accessibility efforts and monitor compliance.
• Work with the System Administration EIT Accessibility Committee to establish a System Administration Plan to achieve compliance with EIT Accessibility standards and regulations to provide accessible online environments for System employees, as well as resources shared with the public and campus community members.
• Identify and recommend roles and responsibilities across System Administration to achieve compliance with SUNY's policy, NYS laws, and Federal regulations.
• Create and implement communication plans to promote and support a System Administration EIT accessibility program.
• Collaborate with the SUNY Procurement Office and other System Administration departments to ensure the acquisition of accessible EIT products and services, including review of procurement documentation.
• Work with the SUNY Office of Human Resources to develop and deliver training programs for System Administration personnel who create, purchase, and maintain EIT.
• Establish processes that support compliance with EIT accessibility standards and applicable regulations for System Administration digital environments and public-facing resources.
• Integrate accessibility into the lifecycle for creating, publishing, and maintaining electronic information resources.
• Monitor and assess existing and proposed EIT for accessibility risk and compliance needs.

Requirements:

The Assistant Provost for EIT Accessibility must possess exceptional executive leadership and organizational skills to manage multiple high-impact projects and priorities across the SUNY system. This role requires advanced knowledge of the latest Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and a fundamental understanding of all applicable accessibility laws and policies. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to strategically plan, prioritize, and execute initiatives in a fast-paced environment while coordinating with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders. Success in this role depends on strong decision-making, adaptability, and the capacity to synthesize complex information to drive system-wide accessibility goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus continued professional development in digital accessibility.
• Experience with strategic plan development, execution, and monitoring progress toward plan objectives.
• Strong project management, facilitation, collaboration, and team leadership skills, with proven experience engaging with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in adjacent organizations, in cross-functional committees, and across a large, distributed organization to support programs, services, and activities.
• Experience in checking and remediating electronic documents for accessibility using accessibility checking tools built into applications for creating electronic documents, such as MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Preferred Qualifications:

• IAAP (International Association of Accessibility Professionals) certification, such as CPACC (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies) or WAS (Web Accessibility Specialist).
• At least five years' experience leading a team responsible for accessibility compliance.
• At least five years' experience in digital/web accessibility, preferably within a large university setting.
• Advanced knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA and other relevant accessibility standards.
• Working understanding of applicable accessibility laws and policies, including Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Experience conducting accessibility audits using audit and quality assurance tools and processes.
• Experience coordinating website accessibility remediation and developing corrective action plans.
• Experience developing accessibility training materials and resources.
• Proficiency with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ARIA) and web content management systems.
• Strong technical web development skills and advanced knowledge of WAI-ARIA techniques.
• Experience with assistive technologies (JAWS, VoiceOver, NVDA).
• Experience reviewing and interpreting 3rd-party vendor Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates/Accessibility Conformance Reports (VPAT/ACR).

Additional Information:

• Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $110,000-$130,000.
• Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time. 13 days of paid holidays per year; 21 days of vacation and 21 days of sick time accrued each year. Please see our Management/Confidential benefits summary for additional information.
• This position will be based in Albany.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Occasional travel may be required to visit campuses, with some overnight stays required.
• The anticipated hire date for this position is June 1, 2026.

SUNY System Administration Benefits

SUNY System Administration provides an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family through the many life changes you may experience while you work for SUNY. Our nationally recognized benefits include:

• Retirement: The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.
• Health Insurance: Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.
• Time Off: Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.
• Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules, are available depending on position.

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Application Instructions:

Interested candidates are invited to apply online. Please submit a cover letter, resume and four professional references when applying. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

State University of New York System Administration is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or retaliation.