Assistant Director, Digital Accessibility (revised)

PageUp People Limited; Kent (OH); Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University seeks an Assistant Director, Digital Accessibility to lead efforts ensuring compliance with ADA Title II, Section 508, WCAG 2.0/2.1 AA across websites, learning materials, and digital platforms. The role reports to the Director, Digital and Student Accessibility Services and requires collaboration with multiple campus partners.

The position blends leadership, policy development, audits, and training to advance inclusive digital experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or relevant field.
• Three years' experience in information technology services, assistive technology, or digital accessibility.
• Knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG 2.0/2.1 Level AA compliance and implementation.
• Ability to train faculty, staff, and stakeholders on digital accessibility best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure compliance with digital accessibility laws and regulations across websites, materials, software, and 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 remediation strategies.
• Provide training and consultation on accessible design principles and tools.
• Oversee integration of assistive technologies and accessible formats for students with disabilities in digital learning environments.

Skills

Digital accessibility

Audits

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or relevant field

Tools

Accessibility testing tools

Job description

Assistant Director, Digital Accessibility (revised)

Job no: 988030

Work type: Staff/Unclassified

Location: Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Categories: Full-time

$53,015 - $62,550

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.

Not applicable.

Examples of Duties:

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.

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.

Working Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM or otherwise discussed with your supervisor. This is a hybrid position, with the option to work from home one to two days per week after training and once working independently.

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.

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: September 28, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: October 11, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time