Senior Lead, Digital Accessibility & Compliance

Kent State; Kent (OH); On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, seeks a dedicated leader to guide digital accessibility efforts across the university, ensuring compliance with Section 508, WCAG, and related regulations.

You will collaborate with departments, run regular accessibility audits, and mentor staff on inclusive design, assistive technologies, and accessible content.

This role reports to the Director of Digital and Student Accessibility Services and requires a bachelor's degree and 3 years in IT or accessibility.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to ensure compliance with accessibility laws for digital content and platforms.
• Coordinate regular meetings of accessibility stakeholders for clear communication.
• Assist in developing policies for accessibility compliance.
• Conduct audits to identify barriers and propose remediation strategies.
• Provide training on accessible design principles and tools.
• Oversee integration of assistive tech and accessible formats for students.
• Represent the university on statewide accessibility committees.
• Represent the department on university-wide committees.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Audits & remediation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field

Job description

Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, seeks a dedicated leader to guide digital accessibility efforts across the university, ensuring compliance with Section 508, WCAG, and related regulations.

You will collaborate with departments, run regular accessibility audits, and mentor staff on inclusive design, assistive technologies, and accessible content.

This role reports to the Director of Digital and Student Accessibility Services and requires a bachelor's degree and 3 years in IT or accessibility.