Digital Accessibility Support Assistant (Hybrid, 30h)

University of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible work schedules

Teleworking options

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore Health Sciences and Human Services Library seeks an Office Assistant to support digital accessibility initiatives and routine administrative tasks. Under supervision, assist with organizing, documenting, and tracking accessibility work for library services and digital content.

Responsibilities include handling electronic documents, maintaining records, and assisting with formatting tasks while following established workflows.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: None required.
• Interest in accessible documents, web accessibility, digital archives, or assistive technologies.
• Strong attention to detail, patience, and willingness to ask questions when instructions or procedures are unclear.

Responsibilities

• Review digital files, documents, and repository materials using established checklists and procedures.
• 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.
• Maintain records of accessibility issues, remediation status, completed work, and next steps.
• Assist staff with applying basic accessibility practices to documents and digital content, following provided instructions and templates.
• Communicate questions, progress, and issues clearly to supervisors and assigned staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

SharePoint

Job description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore Health Sciences and Human Services Library seeks an Office Assistant to support digital accessibility initiatives and routine administrative tasks. Under supervision, assist with organizing, documenting, and tracking accessibility work for library services and digital content.

Responsibilities include handling electronic documents, maintaining records, and assisting with formatting tasks while following established workflows.