Culture of Care
At the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), we foster a Culture of Care grounded in connection, collaboration, inclusion, and service. We seek employees who contribute to a welcoming, student-centered environment and who understand the important role every position plays in advancing student success and strengthening our District community. Our employees build meaningful relationships, demonstrate empathy and professionalism, and promote a culture of belonging, engagement, and mutual respect.
Join SOCCCD and be part of a community dedicated to connection, purpose, and impact. We are seeking collaborative professionals committed to supporting students, creating meaningful experiences, and contributing to an inclusive and supportive workplace. Every employee helps shape a Caring District—one where students, colleagues, and the broader community feel valued, respected, and empowered. If you are passionate about service and making a positive difference, we invite you to bring your talents to our team.
Application Instructions
- Complete all sections and fields on the application and attach all required documents – incomplete applications may not be considered.
- Include all relevant education, training, and/or experience on the application.
- Do not include any personally identifiable, confidential, or otherwise unrequested information that does not pertain to job related factors (e.g., social security number, date of birth, pictures, etc.) on your application or attached documents.
- For job postings with a close date, all applications received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on the job posting close date, will receive consideration.
- For job postings with an initial screening date, all applications received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on the job posting initial screening date, will receive priority consideration; however, typically the job posting will remain open, and continue to accept applications, until the position is filled.
Summary Description
The Project Specialist (Accessibility and Compliance) provides short-term, project-based support for collegewide accessibility and compliance initiatives. Working under the direction of and in collaboration with the appropriate level management and classified staff, this position assists with efforts to improve digital accessibility in alignment with ADA Title II requirements. The role focuses on document remediation, accessibility review, and project coordination to support timely completion of institutional accessibility goals.
Representative Duties
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Assist in the review and remediation of digital documents (including PDFs, Word, and other formats) to ensure compliance with accessibility standards and guidelines.
- Apply established accessibility templates, tools, and best practices to create and revise accessible instructional and administrative materials.
- Assist in identifying accessibility barriers in instructional and student-facing digital content and support remediation efforts.
- Track, document, and report progress on assigned accessibility projects to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
- Communicate with campus departments to request files, clarify content, and provide guidance related to accessibility remediation needs.
- Support testing and quality assurance processes for digital accessibility, including verification of compliance with established standards.
- Collaborate with project leads and team members to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Basic principles of digital accessibility and usability (e.g., ADA Title II, WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines).
- Various remediations tools and software.
- Standard office software, including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
- General document formatting and file management practices.
Ability to:
- Learn and apply accessibility standards and remediation techniques.
- Review documents for detail, accuracy, and compliance with established guidelines.
- Organize and manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, project-based environment.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with diverse campus stakeholders.
- Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
- Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.
Education and Experience
Preferred Experience: Experience working with digital documents, content editing, or accessibility-related tasks.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Work is primarily performed in an office environment using a computer and standard office equipment. The position requires prolonged periods of sitting, viewing a computer screen, and performing repetitive hand movements. May require occasional interaction with campus departments and staff. Vision sufficient to read digital documents and identify formatting issues is essential.
Supplemental Information
Work Schedule: TBD – Schedule and shift vary and are subject to change in accordance with the department's needs.
Hours per Week: Up to 25
Employment Conditions and Information:
This is a short-term, temporary, hourly Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) assignment, not to exceed 160 days and 960 hours per fiscal year (July 1st through June 30th). Short-term, temporary NBU positions may only be used on an intermittent, seasonal, or project basis. Education Code Section 88003 states “Short-term employee means any person who is employed to perform a service for the district, upon the completion of which, the service required or similar services will not be extended or needed on a continuing basis.”
After successful completion of the onboarding requirements, an individual may be employed by the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) as a short-term, temporary NBU employee. Employment will be on an “if and as needed” basis, as determined by the SOCCCD. The assignment may be shortened or extended at any time, due to departmental needs, with little to no notice. NBU employment is at-will, and either party may terminate this working relationship at any time. Neither party shall be required to provide any reason for the separation. NBU employees shall not have reemployment rights or recourse to petition to be reinstated.
- NBU employees are limited to working in a single position for a single department and site (assignments are onsite only).
- NBU employees are paid on a monthly basis.
- NBU employees who work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year are required to contribute to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), through payroll deduction.
The SOCCCD does not intend to employ NBU employees for more than 960 hours during any fiscal year.
Organization
The South Orange County Community College District, founded in 1967, is one of 72 community college districts in California. It is a multi-campus district comprised of Saddleback College in the City of Mission Viejo, Irvine Valley College (IVC) in the City of Irvine, and the Advanced Technology & Education Park (ATEP) in the City of Tustin. With its strong ties to the 25 communities it serves, South Orange County Community College District links higher education to the quality of life and economic vitality of Orange County while helping generations of residents to fulfill their learning aspirations. South Orange County Community College District currently serves over 40,000 students each semester and employs more than 2,500 faculty and staff.
Saddleback College and Irvine Valley College are accredited, offering associate degrees and providing academic major prerequisites that are transferable to four-year colleges and universities. Critical career technical education programs, popular continuing education courses, and exciting cultural opportunities are also available at each campus.
Distinguished faculty from Saddleback College in Mission Viejo and Irvine Valley College in Irvine provide students with rigorous academic classes, as well as state-of-the-art professional, vocational and skills training. Students, ranging in age from teens to retirees, receive cutting edge, “real world” training, making them highly competitive in the job market. For older, retired students, the Emeritus Institutes offers challenging and enriching special interest courses covering a broad spectrum of educational topics. Vibrant Community Education programs provide myriad lifelong learning opportunities for community members of all ages. Our newest campus, the Advanced Technology & Education Park (ATEP), opened in Tustin the Fall of 2007 by offering courses from Saddleback College, Irvine Valley College, and the Center for Applied Competitive Technologies.
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