Program Coordinator

South Dakota Board of Regents; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Dakota Board of Regents' USD Vermillion campus seeks a Program Coordinator to support the Center for Digital Accessibility and the Office of Accessibility. This role handles project coordination, client support, training administration, communications, and operational tasks to advance digital accessibility initiatives.

You will work across units, coordinating services with internal and external stakeholders, maintain training resources and websites, and assist in delivering workshops

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating programs, projects, or administrative operations.
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
• Experience managing websites, online content, training platforms, or digital resources.
• Familiarity with digital accessibility principles, accessibility standards, or accessibility compliance initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of operating policies, procedures, operational guidelines, and bookkeeping activities.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, responding to inquiries and coordinating services, projects, and activities.
• Maintain positive client relationships and facilitate communication between clients and internal stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.
• Maintain and update public-facing websites, training portals, training resources, and marketing materials to ensure content is accurate, accessible, current, and engaging.
• Assist with the development, coordination, and delivery of training workshops, webinars, presentations, and educational resources related to digital accessibility and related topics.
• Coordinate communication and collaboration among university stakeholders, clients, and partners to support accessibility initiatives and projects.
• Maintain records, documentation, reports, and other materials related to accessibility, training, and program operations.
• Work closely with the Director of the Office of Accessibility to support and coordinate projects, activities, and programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Center for Digital Accessibility and the Office of Accessibility.

Skills

Program coordination

Client services

Communications

Training administration

Project management

Relationship management

Content management

Training delivery

Digital accessibility knowledge

Tools

CMS

Training platforms

Web maintenance

Job description

The Program Coordinator supports the operations, programs, and strategic initiatives of the Center for Digital Accessibility ( CDA ) and the Office of Accessibility. This position provides project coordination, client support, training administration, communications, and operational support to advance digital accessibility initiatives and services. Time is shared between both units, requiring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the administration of operating policies, procedures, operational guidelines, and bookkeeping activities.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, responding to inquiries and coordinating services, projects, and activities.
• Maintain positive client relationships and facilitate communication between clients and internal stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.
• Maintain and update public-facing websites, training portals, training resources, and marketing materials to ensure content is accurate, accessible, current, and engaging.
• Assist with the development, coordination, and delivery of training workshops, webinars, presentations, and educational resources related to digital accessibility and related topics.
• Coordinate communication and collaboration among university stakeholders, clients, and partners to support accessibility initiatives and projects.
• Maintain records, documentation, reports, and other materials related to accessibility, training, and program operations.
• Work closely with the Director of the Office of Accessibility to support and coordinate projects, activities, and programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Center for Digital Accessibility and the Office of Accessibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating programs, projects, client services, or administrative operations.
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience managing websites, online content, training platforms, or digital resources.
• Experience planning, coordinating, or delivering training, workshops, presentations, or educational programming.
• Familiarity with digital accessibility principles, accessibility standards, or accessibility compliance initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with common business, collaboration, and content management software.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and contribute effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position

Posting Date

Posting Date 07/30/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

First Consideration Date

First Consideration Date 08/13/2026

Advertised Salary

Duration of the Term

Duration of the Term 12 months

Appointment Percent

Appointment Percent 100

Work Hours

8am to 5pm; Monday-Friday

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Regular

Scope of Search

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

If internal, define scope of search

This position requires

This position requires Travel, Valid Drivers License, Other

If other, please indicate

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

The USD Office of Accessibility fosters a collaborative culture committed to advancing equal access and opportunity for all through innovation, service, and partnerships across the USD Vermillion campus, Sioux Falls campus, and the State of South Dakota.

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

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Other
• Reference List

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Other
• Reference List

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South Dakota Board of Regents

306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
605-773-3455

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