STEPS ADA Compliance and Document Accessibility Specialist

Posting Details

Job Title

STEPS ADA Compliance and Document Accessibility Specialist

Requisition Number

TE09148

Department Name

81350:Agricultural Communications

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Salary Range

$24.00/hour

Type of Position

Temporary

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

Required Related Experience

Required License/Registration/Certification

Physical Requirements

N/A

Shift

Work Shift
Days

Expected # of Hours Per Week
30

Job Summary

The STEPSADA Compliance and Document Accessibility Specialist will play a key role in ensuring that all digital documents—particularly PDFs—across the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment websites meet federal accessibility standards.

This position will review, remediate and maintain accessible digital content while supporting faculty, staff and departmental units in understanding and applying accessibility best practices.

This is a highly detail-oriented role requiring strong technical ability, meticulous quality control and a commitment to creating an inclusive digital environment for all users.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro and other accessibility tools.
Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and document organization.
Ability to manage large volumes of documents and complex workflows.
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

12/15/2025

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.