Part-Time Remediation Specialist

Penn State; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Part-Time Remediation Specialist to assist in making course materials accessible for visually impaired students. This fully remote, part-time job requires flexible hours and emphasizes detail-oriented work.

Applicants should have strong writing skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn quickly. Experience with digital accessibility standards and assistive technology is highly preferred.

Success depends on having reliable internet access and a commitment to quality work.

Qualifications

• Consistent access to a strong and reliable internet connection.
• Ability to attend prescheduled meetings.
• Previous experience remediating or formatting materials for visually impaired users is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accessible course materials for students.
• Convert files between various formats and audit content for accessibility.
• Track tasks using the team's project management tool.

Skills

Excellent writing and communication skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

Willingness to learn

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

HTML

LaTex

Job description

## Part-Time Remediation SpecialistApplylocations: Penn State University Parktime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000079838# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.** **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**Student Disability Resources (SDR) seeks to hire a Remediation Specialist to help SDR prepare accessible course materials for students affiliated with our office. This is a part-time, wage payroll, and fully remote position. Although the hours for this position are flexible, we ask that staff be as consistent as possible.## Responsibilities* Content preparation* Procure course content from Canvas, the Penn State Library, databases, publishers, and other locations* Convert files between a variety of formats (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, PDF, Text, HTML, etc.)* Split and reorganize content based on individual student need* Deliver content to students upon completion and approval by management* Content remediation for visually impaired students* Audit content for accessibility* Remediate (i.e., format) content based on student need. Remediation tasks include, but are not limited to:* Adding and adjusting headings* Adding page numbers* Writing descriptions for image, charts, graphs, videos, and other visual media* Inserting and editing footnotes* Inserting, formatting, and editing tables* Creating and editing equations in accessible formats* Providing “tactile graphics” (i.e., raised line drawings) for images as required* Project Management* Actively track tasks using the team's project management tool* Prioritize available assignments by due date## Qualifications### Required* Consistent access to a strong and reliable internet connection* Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs* The ability to attend prescheduled meetings* Excellent writing and communication skills* Willingness to learn* Great attention to detail### Highly Preferred* Previous experience remediating or formatting digital materials for users who are blind or visually impaired* Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite* Knowledge of HTML and LaTex* Previous experience with Assistive Technology* Knowledge of digital accessibility standards, such as the Web Accessibility Content Guidelines (WCAG) **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.