Assistant Director, Digital Accessibility

Kent State; Kent (OH); On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, seeks a dedicated leader to guide digital accessibility efforts across the university, ensuring compliance with Section 508, WCAG, and related regulations.

You will collaborate with departments, run regular accessibility audits, and mentor staff on inclusive design, assistive technologies, and accessible content.

This role reports to the Director of Digital and Student Accessibility Services and requires a bachelor's degree and 3 years in IT or accessibility.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to ensure compliance with accessibility laws for digital content and platforms.
• Coordinate regular meetings of accessibility stakeholders for clear communication.
• Assist in developing policies for accessibility compliance.
• Conduct audits to identify barriers and propose remediation strategies.
• Provide training on accessible design principles and tools.
• Oversee integration of assistive tech and accessible formats for students.
• Represent the university on statewide accessibility committees.
• Represent the department on university-wide committees.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Audits & remediation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field

Job description

Work type

• Staff/Unclassified 1

Locations

• Kent Campus - Kent, OH 1

Categories

• Full-time 1

$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.
• 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

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 culturally and intellectually 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.

Advertised: August 25, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: September 13, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time