Accessibility and Instructional Design Assistant

Title: Accessibility and Instructional Design Assistant, Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing

Hybrid

Location:University Park, PA

Part time

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is seeking applicants for part-time job of Accessibility and Instructional Design Assistant. The position will be a hybrid position with most of the work being remote and occasional in-person meetings at the University Park campus.

Job duties to include:

• Review and edit Canvas course content and other documents for accessibility compliance (e.g., adding proper headings, adding alt text, adding and editing video transcripts) 

• Edit documents including Word, PowerPoint, and PDF’s to meet accessibility requirements

• Utilize accessibility checklist and tools to audit and remediate content on Canvas and documents

• Document updates and changes to course materials and resources

• Complete quality assurance reviews of Canvas courses

• Collaborate with the Instructional Design and Marketing, Communication, & Creative Services teams

Qualifications:

• Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy 

• Ability to focus on multiple tasks at once 

• Basic understanding of tools like Canvas and Microsoft Office 365

• Interest in or experience with digital accessibility is a plus (training will be provided) 

• Willingness to learn

• Dependable

• Ability to work independently

Schedule:

• Up to 20 hours per week

• Hybrid position with most of the work being remote and occasional in-person meetings at the University Park campus

Compensation:

The starting hourly rate for this job is $15.00.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.