Student Digital Accessibility Liaison

South Dakota State University Human Resources is seeking motivated students to join our team as Student Digital Accessibility Liaisons. This role offers hands-on experience in digital accessibility, supporting faculty, staff, and students in creating accessible digital content.

Key Responsibilities:
* Participate in training sessions on accessibility tools and best practices.
* Review and assist with remediation of digital documents (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, etc.) to meet accessibility standards.
* Help faculty and staff format course materials and communications for accessibility.
* Conduct accessibility checks using approved tools (e.g., Microsoft Accessibility Checker).
* Support the creation of accessible multimedia content, including captioning and transcripts.
* Utilize a digital ticketing system to manage and track accessibility tasks.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
* Basic understanding of digital accessibility principles and common barriers (e.g., missing alternative text, inaccessible PDFs).
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and ability to create accessible documents.
* Experience with PDF editing tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Pro) for tagging and remediation.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing content.
* Ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly.
* Strong time management skills and ability to work independently.
* Professional collaboration with faculty, staff, and peers.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

For additional information regarding this position or questions about the application process, please contact Jenny Hallan, ADA Coordinator, at 605-688-5748.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing [email protected]. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.