Student Worker - Digital Accessibility, Office of ADA Coordinator

Florida Polytechnic University; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida Polytechnic University seeks a Digital Accessibility Student Worker to ensure Section 508 compliance across digital and web platforms. You will help convert documents for accessibility and support training efforts across campus.

Responsibilities include evaluating accessibility, guiding remediation, and developing online resources. You must be enrolled at the university, maintain a minimum GPA, and work 10 hours weekly in the Office of ADA Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Must be currently enrolled or attending classes at Florida Polytechnic University.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.25 and have completed 9 credits or more with a GPA of 2.0 or better.
• Proficiency with programming tools commonly used in data science projects.

Responsibilities

• Review of digital media in conjunction with various offices.
• Convert and format documents to be compliant with WCAG 2.1 AA.
• Perform Section 508 web-based evaluations and provide remediation suggestions.
• Assist in development of online and in-person accessibility training.
• Develop resources to support accessibility including guides and tutorials.
• Support remediation of inaccessible digital content as needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned related to the position.

Skills

Strong teaching and technical skills

ADA Title II requirements

Experience evaluating digital content

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrolled at Florida Polytechnic University

GPA 2.25+ lastFall/Spring

Tools

Programming tools for data science

Job description

About Florida Polytechnic University

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences. The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

Job Title

Student Worker - Digital Accessibility, Office of ADA Coordinator

Job Description Summary

The Digital Accessibility Student Worker provides Section 508 compliant support for all digital and web platforms are accessible to individuals with disabilities and comply with applicable federal and state accessibility laws and standards, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Section 508, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). The student worker will assist in converting documents to ensure accessibility to people with disabilities in compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 AA). This role supports staff that partner with faculty and staff across campus to evaluate accessibility, provide guidance, and support training and outreach efforts that improve the usability of digital resources.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Review of digital media will be in conjunction with various offices, IT, Strategic Communication, Athletics, Academic Affairs, etc.
• Convert and format documents to be compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA
• Perform Section 508 web-based evaluation and provide recommended remediation
• Assist in development of online training modules and in-person training related to accessibility and technology
• Assist in development of resources in support of accessibility, including educational resources, guides, and tutorials.
• Recommend and assist with remediation of inaccessible digital content.
• May perform other duties as assigned which are relevant to the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of ADA Title II requirements and digital accessibility standards.
• Experience evaluating digital content and platforms for accessibility
• Strong teaching and technical skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Must be currently enrolled or attending classes at Florida Polytechnic University.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.25 and have successfully completed 9 credits or more in the most recent fall or spring semester with a GPA of 2.0 or better.
• Must be proficient with programming tools commonly used in data science projects.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and/Or Other Specific Requirements of Law

• This position requires a criminal background check.
• This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

Normal Work Schedule

10 hours per week. The work schedule for this position will be discussed with the assigned staff member, dependent upon the student’s class schedule.

Expected Starting Salary

$15.25 hourly.

Application Deadline Date

The position is open until filled.

Diversity Statement

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information. This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04. Florida Polytechnic University, started as a university of engineering and technology, is designed to be different so that graduates possess the talent and job-ready skills to stand out from the crowd. While other top engineering schools in Florida have centers of innovation, Florida Poly was established on April 20, 2012, as a wholly innovative university dedicated to the principle that innovation occurs when research and creativity are applied to real-world challenges. Florida’s only public university for engineering and technology dedicated to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) was created to be both a rigorous academic institution and a powerful resource for high-tech industries. Florida Polytechnic University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all faculty, staff and applicants, including those with disabilities. Consistent with its obligations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008, and all other federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability. The university provides reasonable workplace accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. Applicants requesting disability accommodations should contact the Human Resources Department at Florida Polytechnic University. If you have any questions or need assistance, please email [e-mail] or call [phone] during regular business hours.

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX Reporting

To report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment under Title IX please contact our Title IX Coordinator, 4700 Research Way, ASC East, Lakeland, FL 33805, email: [e-mail], call: 863-874-8484, or our online report form.