Part Time Digital Accessibility Assistant for Course Remediation

Virginia Commonwealth University • Richmond, VA

5d • $15 - $18 • Hybrid

About The Position

Digital Accessibility Assistants play a vital role in ensuring that educational
content is inclusive and accessible to all students. In this role, you will
focus on the technical remediation of course materials, transforming complex
digital assets into formats that meet universal design standards and compliance
requirements.

A successful candidate in this role is someone who combines a high attention to
technical detail with a passion for digital equity to ensure a polished,
accessible learning experience for the VCU community.

Requirements

• Post secondary degree (Associate or higher)
• Proficiency within the Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
• Commitment to the university’s strategic plan, mission, vision, values, and goals
• Basic web development skills and media production experience

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics, utilizing logical problem-solving skills to troubleshoot technical barriers in digital course materials.
• Proven ability to consult with faculty members to translate complex academic content—specifically STEM-related material—into accessible digital formats
• Proven ability to analyze and document accessibility barriers within complex tables, charts, and technical diagrams to ensure logical reading order and meaningful alt-text for screen readers
• Experience navigating Learning Management Systems (specifically Canvas) and proficiency in virtual collaboration within technical or academic environments
• Advanced skills in basic web development and media production, with a focus on ensuring high-quality, clear audio/video transcripts for technical subjects
• Experience guiding subject matter experts through the audit and remediation process, providing clear technical recommendations to resolve barriers in Canvas course materials while maintaining instructional integrity

Responsibilities

• Audit digital course materials for compliance and to identify barriers; analyze and document accessibility issues and compliance concerns in alignment with accessibility standards.
• Manually remediate inaccessible PDFs by applying sophisticated tagging, optimizing reading order, and configuring form labels for screen-reader compatibility
• Convert files to accessible formats and add alt-text, image captions, and accessible structures to tables and charts
• Edit all audio and video files, as well as transcripts, to ensure high quality and clarity
• Perform other duties, as assigned and within the scope of practice

Benefits

• All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits [https://hr.vcu.edu/benefits/] package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree