Entry Level Digital Accessibility Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Title: Digital Multimedia Assistant

Position Type: Work study

College: Red Rocks Community College

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: RRCC Instructional Technology

Campus: RRCC Lakewood Campus

Location: Lakewood

Salary Range: $18.81 - $19.31 / hour

Job Summary:

The Instructional Excellence & Technology Department at RRCC is seeking a Digital Multimedia Assistant to meet communication needs for various projects, including development of instructional and informational resources. Duties include creating and editing multimedia content, and ensuring all media created meet accessibility standards. This role also assists the department with service management, organizing requests or project assets, and collaborating on position-related projects.

This is a student employee position that reports to the Digital Accessibility Coordinator. Department operating hours are scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM. The work schedule for this position is flexible within those operating hours, at the Lakewood Campus location, but may require hours outside of normal work schedule.

This position may work up to 20 hours each week while class is in session and up to 28 hours each week during academic breaks or breaks between terms while an RRCC student, depending on class schedule, need, and budget availability. Student employees are enrolled and contribute to a TIAA-CREF account when enrolled in less than six credits.
Students who qualify for work study employment are encouraged to apply.

Work Study

Work Study is a Federal and State-funded program permitting students to earn a salary by working part time on campus. Click here for more on work study.
• Work up to 20 hours/week on campus.
• Hourly rates start at the minimum wage and can be increased by level and tier.
• Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits for the semester in which they are working.
How do I know if I am eligible for Work Study?
• You must apply for Financial Aid (FAFSA) to learn about your eligibility.
• Call 303.914.6256 for general Financial Aid information.

Competencies/KSAs:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, accessible content.
• Good communication and time management skills, with the ability to meet project deadlines.
• Customer service and organizational skills.
• Must be willing to work up to 20 hours a week.
• Must be willing to expand knowledge and skills related to inclusion and diversity.
• Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office suite products such as Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Familiarity with content authoring tools (Canva, Adobe Express, Acrobat, or similar entry-level platforms), ability to produce image graphics, embed web objects, and present information.
• Basic knowledge of recording techniques and video editing software.

Required Qualifications:

For work study employment:
1. Must be an RRCC student and have been granted a work study award for the semester the student is seeking employment and maintain eligibility.
2. Must be enrolled in at least half-time (6 credit hours) and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress for all credit hours.
For student hourly employment:
1. Must be an RRCC student and enrolled in at least half-time (6 credit hours).
Other Required Qualifications
1. Must have a commitment to equity and quality customer service and the ability to interact and communicate effectively in oral and written form with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
2. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
3. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook PowerPoint) and have advanced computer skills and experience with virtual meeting platforms (Zoom/Webex etc.).
4. Must be reliable, punctual and have a good work ethic.
5. Must be a self-starter with time-management skills and a strong attention to detail.
6. Ability to work from campus (Lakewood campus location) and be eligible for student employment.
Physical & Cognitive Demands
The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.
• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up to 10 lbs.
• This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.
• The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience using Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
• Familiarity with service desk management systems.
• Familiarity with virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies.
• Understanding digital accessibility guidelines such as WCAG 2.1.
• Experience creating infographics, animated content, video captions, and text transcriptions.
• Interest or experience supporting instructional, educational, or informational content.

Application Instructions: 

To Apply

All applicants must submit:

Resume
Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.
Upload your course schedule
Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Visit our Careers website to submit your application.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@rrcc.edu.

Additional Information/Benefits:

Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 914-6298 or Jennifer.Matthews@rrcc.edu.