Position Summary
The Temporary Accommodations and Accessibility Assistant is a short‐term role (through September 2026) supporting accessibility and accommodation compliance. This position provides hands‐on support for alternative format production, accessibility remediation, and accommodation documentation under the institution’s ADA Title II compliance model. Work is performed under the direction of accessibility and accommodations leadership and follows established quality assurance workflows.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Support Alternative Format Services (AFS) by preparing and remediating instructional materials required for individuals with approved accommodations.
- Convert instructor‐provided materials (Word, PDF, and PowerPoint) into accessible formats following defined accessibility and accommodation standards.
- Draft alternative text (alt text) and long descriptions for meaningful images, charts, figures, and scientific diagrams, accurately conveying instructional intent, data relationships, and visual meaning for non‐visual access.
- Interpret and describe science‐based and technical content (e.g., charts, graphs, pathways, labeled figures) when drafting long descriptions, using precise and objective language.
- Perform structured remediation tasks, including document tagging (headings, lists, tables), reading order correction, and OCR cleanup of scanned materials.
- Assist with accessibility preparation of assessment materials, including image review, formatting checks, and accommodation‐specific layout adjustments under supervision.
- Follow documented intake, prioritization, and delivery workflows to support timely fulfillment of accommodations.
- Participate in required accessibility and alternative format training and apply feedback from quality assurance reviews.
- Maintain basic documentation of work completed to support compliance tracking and good‐faith remediation records.
Required Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, high‐quality work under time‐sensitive conditions.
- Comfort working with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and PDF documents.
- Demonstrated ability to write clear, objective descriptions of visual and technical content for accessibility purposes.
- Ability to follow detailed technical instructions, standards, and documented workflows.
- Reliability, discretion, and professionalism when working with accommodation‐related materials.
Preferred Background and Skills
- Background in a scientific or health‐related discipline (e.g., pharmacy, biology, chemistry, public health, or related field) sufficient to interpret and describe complex figures and diagrams.
- Experience with instructional materials, academic content, or educational support functions.
- Familiarity with digital accessibility concepts (ADA, WCAG, accessible documents), even at an introductory level.
- Experience working in education, academic support, or compliance‐oriented environments.
- Interest in accessibility, inclusive design, science communication, or assistive technology.
Supervision and Scope
This role performs structured remediation and drafting work only and does not make independent compliance determinations. All deliverables are reviewed and certified through the centralized quality assurance process. The position is intended to provide additional short‐term capacity during periods of elevated accommodation demand while supporting institutional accessibility obligations through September 2026.
Work Hours
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
A 30-minute lunch and (2) 15-minute breaks will be provided.
Compensation
$26.00/hour
Company Description
We are a consulting firm that currently has several contracts throughout the nation.