Lead, ADA Accessibility Process Manager

City: REMOTE

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Job Summary

Lead ADA Accessibility Process Manager
Purdue IT / Remote

Purdue University is seeking a Lead ADA Accessibility Process Manager to help advance institutional accessibility initiatives across technology systems, business processes, and governance practices. This role serves as a key partner in supporting compliance with federal accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act by translating accessibility obligations into practical, scalable, and sustainable operational processes. This position does not perform legal determinations or adjudication functions.

The successful candidate will bring a strong blend of process management, stakeholder engagement, systems thinking, and accessibility knowledge. Working with limited oversight, this individual will collaborate with partners across legal, procurement, accessibility, human resources, academic units, and IT to drive improvements that enhance accessibility and institutional readiness.

What You'll Do

• Lead the analysis, design, implementation, and continuous improvement of accessibility-related processes and operational frameworks
• Partner with university stakeholders to integrate accessibility requirements into technology, procurement, and business practices
• Manage complex projects and initiatives that support institutional accessibility objectives
• Evaluate existing systems and workflows, identifying opportunities for improvement and long-term sustainability
• Develop and maintain governance processes, documentation, standards, and operational procedures related to accessibility compliance efforts
• Influence and guide operational decision-making related to accessibility policies, practices, and procedures
• Facilitate collaboration among diverse stakeholder groups to achieve shared outcomes
• Analyze complex issues, evaluate risks, and recommend practical solutions that balance compliance, usability, and operational efficiency
• Mentor and provide guidance to colleagues and project teams, helping build organizational accessibility knowledge and capability
• Monitor emerging accessibility requirements, trends, and best practices to support continuous improvement efforts

Why Consider This Opportunity?
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on accessibility across a large and dynamic institution. You'll work alongside engaged partners, help shape sustainable accessibility practices, and contribute to initiatives that support equitable access to technology and services. For candidates seeking a position that combines strategy, process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and mission-driven work, this is a unique opportunity to contribute at an institutional level.

Remote work arrangement available for the right candidate.

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of six (6) years of hands-on experience driving process improvement initiatives
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Preferred:

• 8-10 years of hands-on experience

Skills Required:

• Must possess the knowledge and soft skills to be a leading member of a team, to provide feedback, to train others, and to assign applicable duties
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the skill required to deliver instructional presentations to audiences of varying professional levels and technological sophistications while appropriately addressing feedback
• Ability to:
  • work with and provide governance to a wide-ranging team of service providing partners to contribute to the development of policies and solutions which allow for high levels of operational credibility and customer satisfaction
  • design, propose, and manage multiple projects independently and consistently to meet tight deadlines with quality results

Additional Information:

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Immediate Defined Contribution by the university
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Career Stream

Professional 4

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