Digital Accessibility Support Assistant

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB); Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Health Sciences and Human Services Library seeks an Office Assistant to provide routine administrative and project support for digital accessibility initiatives. Under direct supervision, the role helps organize, review, document, and track accessibility work for library services, digital collections, and UMB accessibility efforts.

This entry-level position will support electronic documents, repository content, web-based materials, and other digital files.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and maintain relationships.
• Ability to use standard office technology including computers, email, shared files and document editing tools.
• Ability to organize and file information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing digital files, documents, and repository materials using established checklists and procedures.
• Help organize, name, sort, copy, file, and track electronic documents and project records.
• Enter, update, and retrieve project information in spreadsheets, databases, SharePoint lists, or other designated tracking systems.
• Assist with maintaining records of accessibility issues, remediation status, completed work, and next steps.
• Support routine document preparation and formatting tasks, including work with PDFs, Word documents, presentations, scanned materials, and other digital files.
• Assist staff with applying basic accessibility practices to documents and digital content, following provided instructions and templates.
• Compile basic data and project updates for supervisors, mentors, and project partners.
• Help prepare simple documentation, guides, or workflow notes related to accessibility support activities.
• Communicate questions, progress, and issues clearly to supervisors and assigned staff.
• Participate in training related to digital accessibility principles, document remediation tools, library systems, and established project workflows.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading and following instructions

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

SharePoint

Job description

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Health Sciences and Human Services Library seeks an Office Assistant to provide routine administrative and project support for digital accessibility initiatives. Under direct supervision, the role helps organize, review, document, and track accessibility work for library services, digital collections, and UMB accessibility efforts.

This entry-level position will support electronic documents, repository content, web-based materials, and other digital files.