Visual/Digital Media DirectorSenior Digital Accessibility Manager

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina is seeking a Senior Digital Accessibility Manager to lead the university's digital accessibility program. Reporting to the Deputy ADA Coordinator, you will set standards, policies, and initiatives to ensure accessible content and technology across all campuses.

You will guide testing, interpretation of WCAG, and remediation efforts, partnering with faculty, staff, and students to ensure ADA compliance and a more inclusive online environment.

Qualifications

• Masters, JD, or Doctorate in a related field or equivalent certification.
• Experience in higher education ADA digital accessibility compliance.
• Familiarity with WCAG, assistive technologies, and web accessibility practices.
• Proven success with accessibility strategy and remediation.
• Experience using automated testing reports and translating into remediation.
• Ability to test accessibility best practices with appropriate tools.
• Direct involvement in large-scale accessibility remediation and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for digital accessibility initiatives across the university.
• Develop institutional standards, policies, and initiatives for accessibility.
• Oversee university-wide efforts to promote accessible content and technology.
• Serve as subject-matter expert on WCAG and accessibility testing.
• Coordinate remediation efforts and document compliance with ADA and Rehabilitation Act.

Skills

Higher education ADA compliance

Digital accessibility strategy

Accessibility testing

Stakeholder collaboration

Remediation planning

Education

Masters/JD/Doctorate in related field

Tools

WCAG standards

Assistive technologies

Web accessibility practices

Job description

Senior Digital Accessibility Manager

Department: ACRCE Office of Civil Rights and Title IX

Advertised Salary Range

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

With the vision of supporting the values and mission of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, the Senior Digital Accessibility Manager will promote an inclusive and accessible digital university environment at the University of South Carolina. In partnership with and reporting to the Deputy ADA Coordinator, the Senior Digital Accessibility Manager provides strategic leadership for the University of South Carolina's digital accessibility efforts, including the development of institutional standards, policies, and initiatives. The Senior Digital Accessibility Manager also oversees and coordinates University-wide efforts to promote and maintain accessible digital content and technology. The Senior Digital Accessibility Manager serves as a subject-matter expert in digital accessibility technical standards, including accessible technologies, interpretation of WCAG guidelines, implementation of solutions to meet those guidelines, manual and automated testing, and documentation of accessibility compliance to support the accessibility and compliance of University digital assets with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to persons with disabilities. The scope of responsibility includes faculty, staff, student-employees, and students, as well as public access to programs and facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters, J.D. or Doctorate in related field; Related training or certification through a nationally recognized organization.
• Experience in higher education ADA digital accessibility compliance.
• Familiarity with digital accessibility principles and tools (WCAG standards, assistive technologies, and web practices).
• Direct experience and proven success with digital accessibility strategy and remediation.
• Experience using reports from automated testing platforms and being able to translate that to best practices for remediation.
• An intermediate level of being able to use accessible technology to test best practices.
• Direct involvement in prior large-scale accessibility remediations and strategic planning initiatives

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to maintain neutrality and work under stress.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with campus and University partners.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret federal, state, and local equal opportunity and nondiscrimination laws and regulations, including but not limited to Title VII, the ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other applicable laws and regulations that prohibit harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, written skills, and presentation communication skills are required.
• Experience collaborating with others across departments and job levels, including reviewing work and offering feedback to high-level stakeholders

Job Close Date

10/13/2026

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.