Remediation Specialist
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty staff technical service or student) please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here apply internally through Workday.
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If you are NOT a current employee or student please click Apply and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work additional information on remote work at Penn State seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The University Libraries is seeking applications for a remediation specialist to fulfill the goals of the Libraries Accessibility Plan by ensuring all digital content meets ADA Title II guidelines. This position will report to the Adaptive Technologies Coordinator and will be part of a team that handles accessibility requests for the Libraries.
Responsibilities:
The position will assist with remediating different types of content from multiple platforms to ensure accessibility for all users. This includes making PDF files accessible using Adobe Acrobat DC and Abbyy Fine Reader. Also will make Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint files accessible as well as adding descriptions to both image files and video content. Remediation work will include alternate format requests from patrons as well as all new inaccessible files uploaded to Libraries applications. The level of complexity of the work will vary depending on content of documents. The selected candidate will also help to keep statistics and track requests as they are completed. May occasionally scan textbooks or other files and may also help to assist with accessibility concerns involving databases or web content as needed.
Requirements:
Organized detailoriented and demonstrate willingness to learn
Ability to follow direction
Work as part of a team and individually
Ability to focus with repetitive processes
Prior remediation experience is a plus but not required.
Familiar with Adobe Acrobat DC and Microsoft Word is preferred.
All applicants should submit their resume and a brief cover letter expressing their interest experience and qualifications when applying.
This may be a hybrid position working 2024 hours a week between the hours of 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity equity inclusion and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
