Digital Accessibility Assistant (Student)

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Student-friendly environment

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking part-time Digital Accessibility Assistants to support the UIT Digital Experience team. Work involves evaluating and improving accessibility of OSU's websites and digital content, testing against recognized standards, and documenting clear findings for owners.

You will use Monsido and manual testing, collaborate with peers, and contribute to making university online resources more accessible.

Qualifications

• Must be a student at Oregon State University.
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG) preferred.
• Detail-oriented with ability to document findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve accessibility of OSU's digital footprint.
• Test university websites and digital content against recognized accessibility standards.
• Document clear, actionable findings for website owners and stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative

Willingness to learn

Web accessibility testing

Education

Enrollment at OSU

Tools

Monsido

Job description

Department

University Information & Technology

Employment Details

This recruitment will be used to fill 2 part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week) Digital Accessibility Assistant positions to support the UIT Digital Experience team. This student team will help evaluate and improve the accessibility of OSU's digital footprint by testing university websites and digital content against recognized accessibility standards. Working primarily as accessibility auditors, team members will use web governance and accessibility testing tools such as Monsido, along with manual testing techniques, to identify barriers that affect people with disabilities and to document clear, actionable findings for website owners.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and the ability to collaborate with peers to accomplish tasks.

Hiring Notes

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Security Statement

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Office Commitments

• AI Statement: OSU IT embraces the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and create meaningful impact across our teaching, research, and administrative functions. As a member of the OSU IT community, the person in this position is expected to thoughtfully engage with AI tools and practices, champion their ethical and responsible use, and actively contribute to the development of AI-driven solutions that uphold our institutional values and advance the university's mission.
• Data Statement: OSU IT commits to deliver data as a strategic working asset and to enable data informed decision making across OSU. OSU IT leaders and staff lead by example and use data to inform decision making at all levels in the organization. Persons in technology roles are also expected to design systems with data portability in mind and work within enterprise architecture and privacy guidelines.
• DEIA Statement: OSU IT commits to and believes in the strength and value of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) both throughout our team and as an intentional and active practice to advance the vision, mission, and strategic efforts of the entire university. As a member of the OSU IT community, the person in this position is expected to foster and promote the values