South Dakota State University · 18 hours ago
Assistant ADA Coordinator
Brookings, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSouth 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.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Knowledge of planning and coordinating ADA compliance efforts
Knowledge of digital accessibility standards
Knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Knowledge of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
Knowledge of computer software applications and systems (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Skill & Ability to demonstrate excellent organizational and project management skills
Skill & Ability to communicate effectively with strong interpersonal skills
Skill & Ability to supervise student employees and manage multiple priorities
Skill & Ability to educate, train, and perform outreach activities
Skill & Ability to provide effective supervision in professional settings
Preferred
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Flexible benefits
Retirement plans
Compensation packages
Paid holidays
Vacation leave
Generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching
10 hours of annual leave each month
9.34 hours of sick leave each month
Eleven paid holidays
Access to internal and state-sponsored training
Reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions
Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines
Company
South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University is a public research university located in Brookings, South Dakota.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$82.36MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationNational Institute of Food and AgricultureU.S. Department of Agriculture
2025-01-16Grant· $0.95M
2024-06-26Grant· $0.27M
2023-09-28Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Vernon Brown
Associate Vice President of External Affairs
Recent News
2025-11-08
American Indian College Fund
2025-10-31
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