Digital Accessibility Support Specialist

The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law seeks a Digital Accessibility Support Specialist to help train faculty and staff, support remediation efforts, and advance the university's digital accessibility initiatives. This on-site role focuses on practical improvements and bridging gaps between staff workflows and accessible student experiences.

Based in Vermillion, SD, the position requires strong communication, comfort with learning new technology, and experience with Google

Qualifications

• Requires effective written and oral communication skills.
• Comfortable with learning new technology.
• Experience with Google Workspace and MS Office.
• Ability to manage workflows and remediation projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training faculty and staff on digital accessibility best practices.
• Support remediation efforts to improve accessibility of digital spaces.
• Bridge gaps between staff workflows and student usability in digital environments.

Skills

Communication

Tech learning

Google Workspace

MS Office

Workflow mgmt

Education

Two-year degree

Bachelor's preferred

Tools

Adobe Acrobat Pro

SiteImprove

NVDA

JAWS

VoiceOver

Job description

Posting Number: NFE03237P

Working Title: Digital Accessibility Support Specialist

Department: USD-Center for Teaching & Learning

Physical Location of Position (City): Vermillion

The Center for Teaching and Learning is searching for a Digital Accessibility Specialist to assist in training faculty and staff, support remediation efforts, and engage in a higher level of digital accessibility than is currently feasible with limited resources. This position is responsible for supporting USD's digital accessibility efforts through technological support and bridging the gap between what staff and faculty are doing to make USD digital spaces accessible and student usability for digital spaces.

Required Qualifications

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Comfortable with learning new technology.
• Experience with Google Workspace applications and MS Office applications
• Ability to manage workflows and remediation projects.
• Two-year college or technical degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Four-year or graduate degree in education, educational technology, digital accessibility, assistive technology, accessible web design, or similar field.
• Experience with Adobe software (specifically, Adobe Acrobat Pro.)
• Experience with accessibility testing tools such as SiteImprove, Panorama, WebAim, etc.
• Experience using assistive technologies including but not limited to: NVDA, Natural Readers, JAWS, VoiceOver, Narrator, Talkback, etc.
• Experience conducting accessibility reviews using WCAG 2.1 Guidelines.
• Knowledge of disability law including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504).
• Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies or similar.
• Experience with a wide range of automated accessibility checking and correcting technologies.
• 1+ years of experience with digital accessibility
• 1+ years of experience with web design and/or accessible web content development
• Experience training in digital accessibility best practices
• Experience using learning management systems (e.g. Desire2Learn, Blackboard, Canvas, etc.)
• Ability to effectively interact with stakeholders from all levels of a complex organization
• Experience in higher education

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Date: 11/05/2026
Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes
First Consideration Date: 11/19/2026
Advertised Salary: $50000-53000
Duration of the Term: 12 months
Appointment Percent: 100

Work Hours: On-site in Vermillion, SD from 8am-5pm

Typical Hours Worked Per Week:
Appointment Type: Regular Faculty Status
No Scope of Search: External (includes Internal)
This position requires Travel, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

The Center for Teaching & Learning develops and supports opportunities for student success by cultivating a welcoming educational community dedicated to excellent teaching and an improved student learning environment, regardless of location or modality. The CTL has 7, full-time staff and student workers.

This position has guaranteed funding for one year with continued funding expected.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

Contact Information

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements: Analyzing, Comprehend, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-average, Reading, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

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Physical Requirements

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Position requires a large amount of computer-based reading and computer-based tasks.

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Working Conditions & Exposures

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