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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

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.

Primary 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.

Additional Duties (as assigned)

• 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.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• 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.

Optional Skills

• Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards.

• Basic coding familiarity.

• Awareness of copyright rules.

• Familiarity of Smartsheet.

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