Part-Time Remediation Specialist

Penn State University; United States; Remote; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Remediation Specialist to remotely support SDR in preparing accessible course materials for visually-abled students. The role emphasizes remediation, formatting, and content management across multiple sources, with a focus on accessibility standards.

Responsibilities include content preparation, conversion between formats, and ongoing auditing to ensure compliance with accessibility guidelines.

Qualifications

• Consistent access to a strong and reliable internet connection.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to attend prescheduled meetings.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Content preparation and remediation for accessible course materials.
• Procure content from Canvas, library, databases, and publishers.
• Convert files between formats (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, HTML, etc.).
• Split and reorganize content per student needs.
• Deliver content after management approval.
• Audit content for accessibility and apply WCAG-aligned fixes.
• Remediate formatting such as headings, page numbers, captions.
• Provide descriptions for images and media; create tactile graphics as required.
• Project management and task tracking using the team tool.
• Prioritize assignments by due date.

Skills

Internet access

MS Office

Meeting attendance

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

HTML

LaTeX

Assistive Technology

WCAG

Job description

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 TechnologyKnowledge of digital accessibility standards, such as the Web Accessibility Content Guidelines (WCAG)

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