Accessibility Assistant Institutional Student Worker

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia seeks an Accessibility Assistant Institutional Student Worker to support accessibility remediation for UNG Press titles on the Dahlonega campus. This role requires in-office hours at the Press office and reports to the Director and the Marketing and Content Manager.

You will perform checks on PDFs, slides, and Word documents, create alt text, format tables for accessibility, and ensure proper reading order and headings.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at UNG in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• High school diploma/GED
• No prior experience is required, though coursework or some experience in English, editing, publishing, communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run accessibility checks on PDFs, Slides, Word, and other documents.
• Write alt text for images.
• Format tables for accessibility.
• Apply and fix tags in different document formats.
• Ensure logical reading and heading structures.

Skills

MS Office

Written communication

Attention to detail

Research skills

Learning new tools

Task management

Education

Enrollment at UNG (≥6 credits)

High school diploma

Related coursework (preferred)

Tools

Publishing platforms

Job description

Accessibility Assistant Institutional Student Worker

Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 303101

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia Press is currently accepting applications for an accessibility assistant. The Accessibility Assistant supports the accessibility remediation of UNG Press titles under the direction of the Director and the Marketing and Content Manager. This position requires in-office hours at the Press's office on the Dahlonega campus. Accessibility training will be provided by the Director.

Responsibilities

• Run accessibility checks on PDFs, Slides, Word, and other documents.
• Write alt text for images.
• Format tables for accessibility.
• Apply and fix tags in different document formats.
• Ensure logical reading and heading structures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Strong written and professional communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic research skills
• Ability to learn new digital tools and publishing platforms
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in the minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• High school diploma/GED
• No prior experience is required, though coursework or some experience in English, editing, publishing, communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field is preferred.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume, and Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affarmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.
This position does not require security clearance.