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Job Summary
One of the world’s leading research universities, Caltech strives to be an example of how a diverse and inclusive community, committed to equity, encourages individuals to thrive in fulfilling the Institute's mission of forefront research and education.
The Institute is committed to web and digital content accessibility for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors, and has launched an Institute-wide effort to ensure electronic content and resources are designed and deployed or procured to support this standard. The Web Accessibility Program Manager will oversee the Institute’s work in this area, with responsibility for ensuring that Caltech websites, electronic communications, web applications, and other web content are accessible to all, including people with disabilities. Responsibilities include partnering with website owners and editors to review and test web content to ensure that it meets accessibility standards and guidelines, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG); working with content developers to ensure accessibility guidelines are properly implemented; evaluating and establishing processes for properly vetting third party web service providers; and serving as a primary point of contact for responding to and informing how the Institute addresses concerns around web accessibility at Campus.
The Program Manager reports to the Information Management Systems & Services (IMSS) Office and collaborates with Human Resources; Student Affairs; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Assessment; and Strategic Communications departments to ensure consistent deployment of guidelines and practices across campus.
This is a Campus Critical position. An employee designated as campus critical is expected to be aware of the campus emergency management plan and to report to Campus as soon as possible in the event of an emergency to assist in campus wide response and recovery efforts.
Essential Job Duties
Oversight and Review
Outreach and Training
Design and Production
Collaboration and Communication
Skills & Knowledge
Basic Qualifications and Experience
Required Documents
$114,000 - $150,000 per year
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
To read more Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) go to eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.
If you would like to request an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu.