Digital Accessibility Support Specialist

Working Title Digital Accessibility Support Specialist

Posting Number

Posting Number NFE
03237P

Department

Department USD-Center for Teaching & Learning

Physical Location of Position (City)

Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion

Posting Text

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 Site Improve, Panorama, Web Aim, etc.
  • Experience using assistive technologies including but not limited to: NVDA , Natural Readers, JAWS , Voice Over, 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. Desire2
    
    Learn, Blackboard, Canvas, etc.
  • Ability to effectively interact with stakeholders from all levels of a complex organization
  • Experience in higher education

Posting Date

Posting Date 11/05/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

First Consideration Date

First Consideration Date 11/19/2026

Advertised Salary

Advertised Salary $

Duration of the Term

Duration of the Term 12 months

Appointment Percent

Appointment Percent 100

Work Hours

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

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Regular

Faculty Status

Faculty Status No

Scope of Search

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

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.

Notice to all applicants:
If you are selected as a finalist, job references and a background check may be conducted.

South Dakota Board of Regents
306

E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501