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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Geoscience ADA Compliance Assistant. This part-time role involves auditing and editing digital course content for ADA accessibility compliance using various tools, including AI-based ones, while maintaining documentation and participating in accessibility training. The position requires the candidate to be an undergraduate student enrolled in the Department of Geosciences.

Highlights

Audit Canvas and university website content using accessibility tools and checklists.
Review and edit webpages and course content for ADA compliance, including alt text, color contrast, heading structure, and video transcripts.
Edit PowerPoint, PDF, and Word documents to meet accessibility standards.
Use AI-based tools to generate accessibility elements such as alt text, captions, and transcripts.
Document and maintain records of updates made to course materials.
Participate in occasional accessibility training and team meetings.
Must be a current undergraduate student enrolled in the Department of Geosciences.
Compensation starts at $15 per hour.
Part-time employment with background check required.
Work focuses on digital content for Geoscience courses within the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.

Geoscience ADA Compliance Assistant Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Geosciences in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking a part-time undergraduate student to work on making digital content in Geoscience courses ADA-compliant.

The successful candidate will:

* Use accessibility tools and checklists to audit content on Canvas and university websites

* Review and edit web page and Canvas course content for accessibility compliance (e.g., adding alt text, checking color contrast, applying proper heading structures, editing video transcripts)

* Edit documents including PowerPoint, PDFs, and Word documents to meet accessibility requirements

* Utilize AI-based tools to assist in generating accessibility elements such as image alt text, captions, and transcripts

* Document updates and changes to course materials and resources

* Maintain records of updates and completed tasks

* Participate in occasional training or team check-ins related to accessibility practices.

The successful applicant must be a current undergraduate student enrolled in the Department of Geosciences.

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To be considered for this position, applicants must include a cover letter and resume.

Compensation:

The starting rate for this job is $15/hr.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

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