Accessible Formats Specialist — Part-Time Student

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Oregon State University (OSU) is seeking an Accessible Formats Student Assistant for Disability Access Services. The part-time role (up to 24 hours/week) supports converting documents and media into accessible formats for OSU students.

You will work with faculty and staff to identify needs, use screen readers and OCR tools, and ensure materials meet WCAG 2.1 AA/ADA/Section 508 standards. Training and documentation are provided.

Qualifications

• Maintain accurate records of requests, production timelines, and completed materials.
• Ensure all materials meet accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1 AA, ADA, Section 508).
• Assist in testing and reviewing digital content for accessibility compliance.
• Provide basic support and training on accessible formats and tools to staff and students.
• Follow DAS Alternative Format guidelines, workflows, and quality-control procedures.
• Progress through the DAS Alternative Formats training pathway by demonstrating proficiency at each stage before advancing.
• Meet assigned deadlines for Alternative Formats projects, understanding that this work directly supports OSU students who rely on accessible materials for access to their coursework.
• Depending on team volume, work stage, and demonstrated proficiency, support alternative formats workflow coordination, which may include assisting with training and onboarding of newer team members, providing peer feedback and quality review of others' work, and supporting the distribution and tracking o

Responsabilités

• Convert documents, textbooks, and multimedia content into accessible formats (e.g., tactile graphics, tagged PDFs, Word documents, ePub, braille, HTML, large print, audio).
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to identify and fulfill accessible format needs.
• Use assistive technology tools and software such as screen readers, braille translation software, and OCR tools.
• Maintain accurate records of requests, production timelines, and completed materials.
• Ensure all materials meet accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1 AA, ADA, Section 508).
• Assist in testing and reviewing digital content for accessibility compliance.

Connaissances

Critical Thinking

Technology

Equity & Inclusion

Career & Self Development

Formation

Enrolled as student (HS/CC/University)

Description du poste

Oregon State University (OSU) is seeking an Accessible Formats Student Assistant for Disability Access Services. The part-time role (up to 24 hours/week) supports converting documents and media into accessible formats for OSU students.

You will work with faculty and staff to identify needs, use screen readers and OCR tools, and ensure materials meet WCAG 2.1 AA/ADA/Section 508 standards. Training and documentation are provided.