DAS Accessible Formats Assistant

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Technology

Equity & Inclusion

Career & Self Development

Education

Enrolled as student (HS/CC/University)

Job description

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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Job Description

This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Accessible Formats Student Assistant for the Disability Access Services at Oregon State University (OSU).

Position Duties

• 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.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

• Critical Thinking
• Technology
• Equity & Inclusion
• Career & Self Development

Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home‑schooling program
• Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
• Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

Required 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