What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Accessibility Support Specialist position at South Dakota Board of Regents?
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:
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.
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000