Lead Digital Accessibility & Compliance

Kent State University; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University is seeking an Assistant Director, Digital Accessibility at the Kent Campus in Kent, OH, to lead institutional efforts ensuring digital accessibility and compliance with ADA Title II, Section 508, and WCAG AA.

The role collaborates with multiple departments, conducts audits, develops policies, trains staff, oversees assistive technologies, and represents the university on state accessibility committees, while supervising staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead institutional efforts to ensure ongoing accessibility compliance with relevant state and federal laws and regulations.
• 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 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 consortiums.
• Represent the department and division on university-wide committees.
• Supervise unclassified staff.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Audits

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Systems

Job description

Kent State University is seeking an Assistant Director, Digital Accessibility at the Kent Campus in Kent, OH, to lead institutional efforts ensuring digital accessibility and compliance with ADA Title II, Section 508, and WCAG AA.

The role collaborates with multiple departments, conducts audits, develops policies, trains staff, oversees assistive technologies, and represents the university on state accessibility committees, while supervising staff.