Assistant ADA Coordinator

Salary

Starting at $24.00/hour, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits.

Are you passionate about advancing digital accessibility? South Dakota State University (SDSU) is seeking an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Assistant Coordinator to support the university’s digital accessibility initiatives and compliance efforts. In this vital role, you will oversee the Student Digital Accessibility Liaison Program and assist with university-wide accessibility training, outreach, remediation and compliance activities. Serving as a key resource for faculty, staff, and students, you will help promote accessible digital environments and ensure adherence to accessibility standards across campus.

The Office of Human Resources at SDSU is a dynamic and integral part of our institution’s commitment to excellence in higher education. We are a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about attracting, developing, and retaining top talent while fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture.

SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of adynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota.

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

• Oversee the Student Digital Accessibility Liaison Program, including supervising, training, guiding and scheduling student employees, prioritizing work and ensuring efficient and effective work processes.
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining compliance with university accessibility policies, federal regulations, and state laws.
• Support the development and delivery of accessibility-related training sessions and educational resources for faculty, staff, and students.
• Contribute to outreach initiatives that raise awareness of digital accessibility across campus.
• Serve as a point of contact for accessibility questions, offering practical solutions and resources to promote accessible digital environments.
• Collaborate with campus partners to identify and address accessibility needs in digital platforms, tools, and course materials.

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays.

Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

Knowledge of:

• Planning and coordinating ADA compliance efforts.
• Digital accessibility standards Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Computer software applications and systems (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Demonstrate excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Communicate effectively with strong interpersonal skills.
• Supervise student employees and manage multiple priorities.
• Educate, train, and perform outreach activities (preferred).
• Provide effective supervision in professional settings.

• 1 year of experience planning and coordinating ADA efforts.
• Background in educating, training, and performing outreach activities.
• Supervisory experience.
• Basic IT concepts, including file structures, document conversion, and troubleshooting common software issues.

This position is classified as a Program Assistant II.

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