Digital Accessibility Graduate Assistant - IT Solutions
TO APPLY:
To be considered for this position, please submit 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume; 3) unofficial transcripts; 4) contact information for three references to trish.moran@mnsu.edu.
APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: 8/6/2026
POSITION START DATE: 8/17/2026
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DESCRIPTION:
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Provide front-line support through scheduled drop-ins and consultations on accessible course design and universal design for learning (UDL), while keeping records of the events.
- Support faculty and instructional staff with digital accessibility remediation of instructional materials (e.g., Word documents, PDFs, presentations, and multimedia) in alignment with WCAG 2.1 Level AA and Section 508 requirements.
- Assist with institutionally supported instructional technology platforms, including D2L Brightspace, Microsoft 365, Adobe Acrobat Pro, YuJa Panorama, Kaltura MediaSpace, and emerging educational technologies.
- Conduct accessibility checks, reviews, and audits of instructional content and provide clear, actionable feedback and recommendations.
- Create, update, and maintain knowledge base articles and documentation for faculty and staff.
- Assist with data collection, reporting, and special projects supporting instructional technology and digital accessibility initiatives within IT.
- Other tasks as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Interest in digital accessibility and inclusive design.
- Strong verbal communication and technology skills.
- Comfortable being on-camera using Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
- Emphasis on empathy and understanding of diverse perspectives.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment.
- A Bachelor's Degree
- Admitted to a Minnesota State University, Mankato graduate program by start date.
- Enrolled in a minimum of six (6) graduate credits per semester during assistantship, and in good academic standing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with accessibility standards (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 508).
- Familiarity with manual and automated accessibility tools (Adobe Acrobat Pro, YuJa, Wave, PAC, JAWS, NVDA, keyboard-only testing, etc.)
- Skilled in document remediation (PDF, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Experience working with people with disabilities.
- Background in education, instructional design, disability studies, UX, or related fields.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
SALARY/STIPEND: Up to $10,000 plus tuition stipends, dependent upon availability of funds, period of appointment, and assignment. Appointments made after the tenth day of classes are not eligible for a tuition waiver.
RELATED INFORMATION:
Minnesota State System policy requires that graduate assistants must reside within the State of Minnesota for the duration of their appointment.
Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at www.mnsu.edu.
CONTACT
Trish Moran, Instructional and Accessibility Technologist
IT Solutions
Minnesota State University, Mankato
3010 Memorial Library
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-1231
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email: trish.moran@mnsu.edu
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