Graduate Assistant - Digital Accessibility

University of Central Oklahoma•Edmond, OK

9d•$13 - $13

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Digital Accessibility, the Digital Accessibility Graduate Assistant will assist with various accessibility initiatives and projects and seek out digital accessibility opportunities for improvement and awareness. This is an excellent opportunity to gain marketable skills on the important role accessibility plays in making digital content available and more inclusive for everyone. The UCO Digital Accessibility Team is seeking a digital accessibility Graduate Assistant. The Digital Accessibility team provides accessibility guidance, training, recommendations, and consultations for academic technology, course materials and digital communication, and other initiatives. The Digital Accessibility Team is part of the Center for eLearning and Connected Environments (CeCE).

Requirements

Strong interest in, and understanding of the importance of, digital accessibility.
The position requires a UCO student with a bachelor’s degree and Graduate Student status.
Preference will be given to students enrolled through the University of Central Oklahoma's Graduate College in pursuit of a master’s degree.
Ability to work individually on a project or in a team environment.
Computer literacy is required, including the Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to apply critical thinking to resolve issues and troubleshoot problems
Willingness to learn new skills.
A demonstrated willingness to learn about, and sensitively work with, people from various backgrounds and experiences.
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Dedication to accuracy and excellence.
Familiarity with digital accessibility concepts and standards such as WCAG 2.1 A and AA standards and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Enrolled in, or completed, Digital Accessibility Foundations micro-credential.
Familiarity with accessibility policies and guidelines such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and UCO Information Communications Technology Accessibility Policy.
Understanding of accessible web design principles and techniques and web authoring technologies (HTML/CSS).
Academic research experience.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Digital Accessibility, provide digital accessibility support as needed.
Communicate and interact with Digital Accessibility Coalition (DAC) team members to build and maintain a robust relationship.
Work in partnership with Digital Accessibility Coalition members to implement projects and achieve accessibility goals.
Assist with Digital Accessibility micro-credential planning, communication, scheduling, participant progress and additional administrative duties.
Provide accessible document creation and remediation assistance.
Collaborate on delivering accessibility services to ensure customer service is maintained at the highest level.
Development of digital accessibility training and informational resources.
Monitor and advise on developing trends and news regarding digital accessibility trends.
Utilize accessibility data and information to identify areas of concern.
Assist in performing usability and accessibility tests including user experience observation, manual and automated testing, keyboard navigation, and assistive technology validation; capture data and create reports.
Perform other related duties as required.