Remote Alt-Format Text Specialist - Part-Time

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Denver seeks an Alternate Format Text Specialist (remote, part-time) to remediate course materials for students with disabilities. You will convert materials into accessible formats (PDF/Word/e-text), apply accessibility standards, and ensure compatibility with screen readers and assistive tech.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in education/IT/assistive tech and 0–2 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Remediate and convert instructional content into accessible formats (PDF/Word/e-text).
• Apply accessibility standards to document structure, reading order, headings, and tables.
• Add alternative text for images/graphics and verify compatibility with screen readers.
• Ensure remediated materials work with assistive technologies used by students with disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and meet deadlines in a collaborative setting.

Responsibilities

• Remediate and convert course materials into accessible formats for students with disabilities.
• Apply accessibility standards to digital and scanned documents; correct structure and reading order.
• Verify compatibility with screen readers and other assistive technologies.

Skills

Remediation ability

Accessibility knowledge

Assistive technology proficiency

Time management

Independent & team work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education/information technology/assistive technology

Master’s degree preferred

0–2 years professional experience

Tools

Kurzweil

JAWS

Dragon NaturallySpeaking

Braille translation software/devices

Job description

The University of Denver seeks an Alternate Format Text Specialist (remote, part-time) to remediate course materials for students with disabilities. You will convert materials into accessible formats (PDF/Word/e-text), apply accessibility standards, and ensure compatibility with screen readers and assistive tech.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in education/IT/assistive tech and 0–2 years of experience.