Part-Time Production Specialist (Accessibility Focused)

Penn State University • Ferguson Township, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of IST’s Office of Learning Design has an opening for a part-time Production Specialist, with a focus on accessibility. This position will primarily focus on applying accessibility standards for courses that are part of the College’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs. This is an in-person position based at University Park. Resumes and cover letters are required and must be submitted as .docx when applying for the position. Successful candidates must possess a strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects, and adhere to outlined steps in a detailed process.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn new things, especially about accessibility.
• Familiarity with: Microsoft 365, Canvas, Kaltura, and the concept of digital accessibility.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions without skipping steps.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards.
• Basic coding familiarity.
• Awareness of copyright rules.
• Familiarity of Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

• Edit Canvas courses for accessibility.
• Make Word, PowerPoint, and PDF files accessible.
• Create alt-text and long descriptions for images.
• Caption and transcribe videos.
• Organize both working and completed project files.
• Maintain accessibility compliance for courses/ webpages.
• Assist in creating and revising Canvas course content.
• Maintain and update web pages.
• Conduct course quality assurance checks.
• Maintain office records and documentation.
• Support other related projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees