Role : Accessibility Compliance and Risk Analyst
Client : University of South Carolina
Work Type : Hybrid
Location : Columbia, South Carolina
Duration : 12 Months(Extendable)
Position Summary
The accessibility compliance and Risk Analyst provides specialized, hands-on support for the review of Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRSs) and Voluntary Product
Accessibility Templates (VPATs). This role supports institutional digital accessibility compliance efforts by evaluating vendor-supplied documentation, identifying compliance
gaps, and documenting accessibility risk levels for use in procurement and governance decisions.
The position operates as a senior practitioner and subject-matter contributor. Final risk acceptance, policy interpretation, and institutional decisions remain the responsibility of
the Director.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
a. Review Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) and VPAT
documentation submitted by vendors as part of the procurement,
Technical Review Board (TRB), or governance processes.
b. Evaluate conformance claims against applicable accessibility standards,
including Section 508 and WCAG 2.1/2.1.
c. Identify incomplete, unclear, or potentially inaccurate VPAT responses
and request clarification when appropriate.
d. Assess accessibility limitations in the context of anticipated use, user
populations, and institutional exposure.
a. Apply established review criteria and guidance to support accessibility risk
classifications (e.g., low, moderate, high).
b. Document findings in a clear, standardized format suitable for non-
technical stakeholders.
c. Provide written summaries of accessibility risks, constraints, and notable
exceptions for Director review and decision making.
d. Maintain consistency and defensibility in documentation to support audit
readiness and compliance inquiries.
a. Support the Technical Review Board by supplying accessibility review
findings for technologies under consideration.
b. Participate in review discussions as a subject matter resource when
requested.
c. Clearly differentiate factual accessibility findings from risk interpretation or
policy judgment reserved to leadership.
a. Work collaboratively with IT, procurement, compliance, legal, and
functional stakeholders to support accessibility review workflows.
b. Communicate accessibility concepts in practical, accessible language
tailored to varied audiences.
c. Support remediation planning discussions by identifying areas of non-
conformance and potential impacts.
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience with digital accessibility and VPAT analysis
3+ years of experience with accessibility risk documentation and technical writing
3+ years of experience with accessibility standards interpretation & applied
compliance support
Preferred Qualifications
Formal training or certificates related to digital accessibility, WCAG, or Section
508
Experience working in higher education, government, or other regulated
environments
Experience with procurement or institutional governance processes
Bachelor s degree in one of the following fields: Information Technology,
Computer Science, Information Systems, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI),
User Experience (UX), Digital Media, Web Development, Software Engineering,
Public Administration, Information Management, or Compliance