Digital Accessibility Support Specialist

Digital Accessibility Support Specialist Posting Details Posting Details Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Digital Accessibility Support Specialist Posting Number

NFE03090P

Department USD-Center for Teaching & Learning 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two or four year 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 SiteImprove, Panorama, WebAim, etc. Experience using assistive technologies including but not limited to: NVDA, Natural Readers, JAWS, VoiceOver, 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). Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position Posting Date 06/03/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 06/17/2026 Advertised Salary $45000-50000 Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours 8am-5pm Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Temporary Faculty Status No Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Travel, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License If other, please indicate 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. 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 Working Conditions Cognitive Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-average, Reading, Verbal Communication, Written Communication Protective Clothing/Equipment Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. If other protection is used please identify Physical Requirements Please designate the physical requirements of this position Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating) Describe any of the conditions selected Position requires a large amount of computer-based reading and computer-based tasks. Sensory Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Working Conditions & Exposures Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above Working Environment Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Classroom Environment, Office Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.