Student - Accessibility Assistant

Utah Valley University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah Valley University is seeking a dedicated student to join the Accessibility Remediation Team within the Office of Teaching & Learning. The role focuses on making course resources accessible, addressing headings, alt-text, lists, reading order, color, font, and layout. Training is provided, and internships may be available for certain majors.

Candidates should be UVU students, proficient in MS Office, and able to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a current UVU student.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Self-starter capable of learning new software tools and solving problems.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Remediate documents to comply with accessibility guidelines (WCAG2.0).
• Ensure proper headings, alt-text, bulleted lists, reading order, colors, fonts and layout.
• Support instructional design and support services staff; training provided.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Detail oriented

Strong written & spoken communication

Education

Currently UVU student

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Canvas

Email systems

Job description

Who are we

Education is at an inflection point. Universities are quickly evolving and new technologies are reshaping the education experience. We are Utah Valley University — the largest student enrollment among public universities in the state, with approximately 41,000 students. We are one of a growing number of institutions in the nation offering an integrated dual-mission model that combines the rigor and richness of a first-rate teaching university with the openness and vocational programs of a community college.

Why You Should Join our Team:

Withonline technologies constantly adapting and changing to meet the needs of today's Higher Education institutions, the Accessibility Remediation Team in the Office of Teaching & Learning helpsUVUstudents have access to the most accessible course resources they need to achieve their education goals. We are looking to expand our dedicated team with a detailed individual who is passionate about student success and enjoys tedious, precise work.Responsibilities will encompass supporting instructional design and support services staff by remediating documents to comply with accessibility guidelines (WCAG2.0) including appropriate headings, alt-text identifiers, bulleted lists, reading order, colors, fonts, and layout. Training will be provided. This position may also be amenable to an internship for certain majors.

• Must be a current UVU student
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be a self-starter in learning new software tools and finding solutions to problems.

• Knowledge of multiple computer systems, MS Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, email, and Canvas.
• Knowledge and experience working with distance education is helpful.
• Skill in office methods, techniques, practices, and procedures.
• Must be detail-oriented and thorough while managing multiple projects.
• Ability to review electronic files with attention to fine details.
• Ability to meet and deal with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and speaking.