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Empire State University Director of IT Compliance and Digital Accessibility in SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York

Director of IT Compliance and Digital Accessibility Empire State University is currently seeking a Director of IT Compliance and Digital Accessibility in the Office of Integrated Technologies. The Director provides strategic leadership in designing, implementing, and continuously improving the university's IT compliance program, including oversight of regulatory adherence, risk management, and process maturity initiatives such as CMMI. This position also participates in the university's digital accessibility framework, ensuring that administrative and non-instructional technologies are usable, inclusive, and aligned with institutional and legal obligations. The incumbent will collaborate with ITS leadership, faculty, administrative units, and cross-divisional stakeholders to advance a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. This position will serve as a member of the Electronic and Information Technology (EITA) group responsible for systems and services that are not a part of direct student instruction and will coordinate with the EITA officer for academic systems. Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Compliance and Accessibility Leadership: Develop and implement IT compliance and digital accessibility strategies aligned with federal, state, and institutional requirements (e.g., FERPA, GLBA, ADA, Section 508, GDPR, and NY SHIELD Act). Lead initiatives to achieve and maintain strategically designated CMMI Level conformance, ensuring consistent and repeatable processes across IT operations. Oversee frameworks, metrics, and governance structures supporting IT compliance, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives. Serve on the university wide EITA group ensuring that accessibility requirements, improvements are incorporated into compliance frameworks. Policy Development and Oversight: Design, maintain, and oversee IT compliance and digital accessibility policies, standards, and procedures. Ensure alignment with Empire State University's strategic goals, SUNY system-wide policies, and accessibility best practices. Collaborate with the campus EITA group to maintain and improve institutional guidelines for accessible systems and services, websites, and technology platforms for administrative and non-instructional services. Collaboration and Governance: Work closely with ITS leadership, faculty, administrative, and academic leadership to ensure compliance and accessibility priorities are integrated into institutional planning and organizational efficiency efforts. Collaborate on reports related to compliance performance, accessibility evaluations, and compliance outcomes. Training and Communication: Identify, develop, and deliver compliance training for appropriate staff. Manage communication channels related to non-instructional compliance and accessibility processes, including email, announcements, and websites. Provide information and instruction for CMMI performance and process standards. Monitoring and Reporting: Conduct regular audits and reviews of non-instructional IT systems, software, websites, and digital documents for compliance and accessibility. Maintain systems for monitoring compliance with regulations and digital accessibility standards. Produce regular reports on compliance performance, accessibility evaluations, and remediation progress. Audit, Risk Management, and Remediation: Track and record IT audits and accessibility reviews, including internal and external evaluations. Identify risks related to compliance and accessibility; and develop mitigation strategies to address gaps or vulnerabilities. Coordinate accessibility remediation as needed, ensuring timely resolution of issues. Job Requirements:Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Instructional Design, Ed

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