Accessibility Production Specialist (Part-Time, On-Campus)

Penn State University; Benner Township (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park is seeking a part-time Production Specialist focused on making courses accessible as part of the College of IST’s Office of Learning Design. This in-person role requires attention to detail and adherence to a detailed process while working on undergraduate and graduate courses.

Responsibilities include editing Canvas courses for accessibility, captioning and transcribing videos, and ensuring Word, PowerPoint, and PDF files are accessible.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn new things, especially about accessibility.
• Familiarity with: Microsoft 365, Canvas, Kaltura, and the concept of digital accessibility.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions without skipping steps.

Responsibilities

• Edit Canvas courses for accessibility.
• Make Word, PowerPoint, and PDF files accessible.
• Create alt-text and long descriptions for images.
• Caption and transcribe videos.
• Organize both working and completed project files.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Microsoft 365

Canvas

Kaltura

Digital accessibility

Tools

Canvas

Kaltura

Microsoft 365

Job description

Penn State University in University Park is seeking a part-time Production Specialist focused on making courses accessible as part of the College of IST’s Office of Learning Design. This in-person role requires attention to detail and adherence to a detailed process while working on undergraduate and graduate courses.

Responsibilities include editing Canvas courses for accessibility, captioning and transcribing videos, and ensuring Word, PowerPoint, and PDF files are accessible.