Assistant Director, Digital Accessibility & Compliance

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

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