Accessibility Specialist

San Juan College • Farmington, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accessibility Specialist assists faculty and staff with improving the accessibility of instructional and administrative content in support of the College’s digital accessibility initiatives and compliance efforts. The work includes reviewing and remediating documents, helping improve accessibility in Canvas courses, and editing video captions. This temporary, part-time position works under the supervision of the Director, Application and Technology Learning Services. Training is provided on institutional accessibility standards, tools, and remediation procedures; candidates are not expected to be accessibility experts upon hire.

The work primarily involves reviewing and remediating digital content to improve accessibility and usability. Assignments generally follow established procedures and accessibility guidelines. The position operates under specific, detailed instructions, with the employee consulting the supervisor when needed. Work is typically performed seated at a desk or table in an office. The position has no supervisory or management responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience navigating and editing content within a learning management system.
• Basic understanding of digital accessibility concepts, including document accessibility, accessible course content, or captioned media.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and correct errors in documents and captions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Basic knowledge of digital accessibility principles and best practices.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and PowerPoint.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and PDF editing.
• Working knowledge of web-based applications and learning management systems.
• Basic knowledge of video captioning and editing tools.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work assignments.
• Skill in oral and written communication, proofreading, and applying proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Nice To Haves

• Canvas experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use accessibility checking tools in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Canvas, and other approved software to identify and remediate potential accessibility issues.
• Review Canvas course content and help faculty implement accessibility improvements using established guidelines and tools.
• Provide basic guidance to faculty and staff about digital accessibility practices and available college resources.
• Train faculty and staff on accessibility standards and procedures and on using available remediation tools.
• Research, troubleshoot, and resolve unusual or complex technical and accessibility-related problems; investigate unfamiliar challenges independently and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Edit and correct video closed captions for accuracy, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Participate in staff meetings and training as required.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED