Virginia Commonwealth University · 1 day ago
Part Time Digital Accessibility Assistant
Richmond, VA
Part-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$15/hr - $18/hrVirginia Commonwealth University is a leading public research institution that emphasizes innovation and inclusivity. The Digital Accessibility Assistant role focuses on ensuring educational content is accessible and compliant with universal design standards, involving the technical remediation of course materials and various digital assets.
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Responsibilities
Audit digital course materials for compliance and to identify barriers; analyze and document accessibility issues and compliance concerns in alignment with accessibility standards
Manually remediate inaccessible PDFs by applying sophisticated tagging, optimizing reading order, and configuring form labels for screen-reader compatibility
Convert files to accessible formats and add alt-text, image captions, and accessible structures to tables and charts
Edit all audio and video files, as well as transcripts, to ensure high quality and clarity
Perform other duties, as assigned and within the scope of practice
Qualification
Required
Post secondary degree (Associate or higher)
Proficiency within the Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
Commitment to the university's strategic plan, mission, vision, values, and goals
Basic web development skills and media production experience
Preferred
Experience with virtual collaboration skills and experience navigating Learning Management Systems, specifically Canvas
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
Paid annual and holiday leave granted up front
Generous tuition benefits
Retirement planning and savings options
Tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs
Employee discounts
Well-being resources
Abundant opportunities for career development and advancement
And more.
Company
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University.
Founded in 1838
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Virginia Commonwealth University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (85)
2024 (85)
2023 (71)
2022 (94)
2021 (77)
2020 (60)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.48MKey Investors
Virginia Innovation Partnership CorporationUnited States-Japan Foundation
2025-01-15Grant· $0.1M
2024-03-12Grant· $0.08M
2024-02-01Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Karol Kain Gray
Senior VP and CFO
Andrea Ferreira-Gonzalez
Professor
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