Digital Equity and Accessible Technology Assistant

Grays Harbor College; Aberdeen, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Grays Harbor College seeks a Digital Equity and Accessible Technology Assistant to support faculty and staff in creating ADA-compliant, accessible files, including captioning videos.

The role involves meeting with staff, captioning videos, reviewing publications, assisting students with campus tech, and developing training resources while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• The student in this position will learn new technology and accessibility practices; training is provided.
• General understanding of computer software and hardware; working knowledge of Canvas, Email, Internet, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Meet with faculty and staff to answer questions and provide support with accessible file creation.
• Caption instructional videos.
• Review student-facing publications for accuracy.
• Assist students and staff with accessing campus technology.
• Review, revise, and create technology training resources (documents, webpages, videos, flyers).
• Assist with workshops for students and staff.

Education

Enrolled in 6 credits or more

Tools

Canvas

Email

Internet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Digital Equity and Accessible Technology Assistant

Summary Job Description

Supporting college faculty and staff in creating accessible, ADA-compliant files in order to support students with disabilities (e.g., captioning videos, teaching staff how to caption videos)

Typical Duties

Assist the E-Learning Coordinator with routine tasks, which most commonly include:

• Meet individually with faculty and staff to answer questions and provide support with using technology to create accessible files
• Caption instructional videos
• Review student-facing publications for accuracy
• Assist students and staff with accessing and using campus technology
• Review, revise, and create technology training resources (e.g., documents, webpages, videos, flyers)
• Assist/present at workshops for students and staff
• Collect student feedback on ways to improve online/hybrid learning at GHC
• Assist with basic administrative tasks (e.g., preparing college-wide announcements)
• Know confidentiality protocols and maintain confidentiality completely
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• The student in this position will need to be prepared to learn many new technology skills and accessibility/disability practices as well as skills in serving a higher education campus. Training is provided.
• General understanding of computer software and hardware -Working knowledge of Canvas, Email, the Internet, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong ability for giving instructions in both written and verbal communication
• Willingness to assist students and staff with computer issues.
• Applicant should be professional, reliable and punctual with good customer service/communication skills, and a helpful attitude.
• Ability to work independently.

Eligibility Criteria

• Enrolled in 6 credits or more
• Must be meeting Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (FA SAP)
• Must have their eligibility determined for federal/state financial aid and be awarded in ctcLink
• Have unmet need in their financial aid cost of attendance – $2500 maximum per quarter (generally for students attending full time)

If eligible, you will receive instructions on what to do next.