Assistant Director, Digital Accessibility

Kent State University; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University is seeking an Assistant Director, Digital Accessibility to lead institutional efforts ensuring digital accessibility and compliance with Title II of the ADA, Section 508, and related regulations. The role reports to the Director of Digital and Student Accessibility Services and involves coordinating stakeholders across university departments.

The successful candidate will oversee audits, policy development, training, and adoption of accessible technologies to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to ensure digital accessibility across websites, instructional materials, software platforms, and university digital tools.
• Coordinate regular meetings with digital accessibility stakeholders to maintain communications.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for digital accessibility compliance.
• Conduct audits and assessments of university digital content to identify accessibility barriers and remediation plans.
• Provide training on accessible design principles and digital accessibility tools.
• Oversee integration of assistive technologies and accessible formats for students with disabilities in digital learning environments.
• Represent the university on statewide accessibility committees and university-wide committees.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems

Job description

Job Title:

Assistant Director, Digital Accessibility

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

$46,977 - $54,316

Basic Function:

Lead collaborative efforts with university departments and committees to ensure digital accessibility and institutional compliance of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and applicable regulations. Reports to Director, Digital and Student Accessibility Services.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Not applicable.

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Provide leadership of institutional efforts to ensure ongoing compliance with relevant state and federal legislation and regulations as it pertains to digital accessibility, including websites, instructional materials, software platforms, and all university digital platforms.

Coordinate regular meetings of digital accessibility stakeholders to ensure consistent communication.

Assist with creation and maintenance of policies and procedures for digital accessibility compliance.

Conduct regular audits and assessments of university digital content to identify accessibility barriers and recommend remediation strategies.

Provide training and consultation to relevant stakeholders on accessible design principles and digital accessibility tools.

Oversee the integration of assistive technologies and accessible formats for students with disabilities in digital learning environments.Represent the university on statewide accessibility committees and consortiums.

Represent the department and division on university wide committees.

Supervise unclassified staff.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Not applicable.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or relevant field. Three years' experience in information technology services, assistive technology, or digital accessibility.

License/Certification:

None.

Knowledge Of:

Section 508 and WCAG 2.0/2.1 Level AA compliance and implementation

Evaluating and remediating digital content for accessibility (websites, PDFs, Word, PowerPoint, multimedia)

Personal computer applications

Skill In:

Written verbal, and interpersonal communication

Critical thinking and problem solving

Conducting digital accessibility audits and documenting compliance findings

Collaborating with various constituencies and stakeholders to ensure digital accessibility solutions

Ability To:

Provide direction and leadership to others

Train faculty, staff, and stakeholders on digital accessibility best practices and inclusive design

Work with diverse constituents

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None.

Additional Information:

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is cultura ly and inte lectua ly diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.