The College of ISTs 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 Colleges 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.

Position Details

• Hours: 10-18 hours/week during Fall 2025 (with possible extension into 2026).

• May be eligible for internship credit depending on program requirements.

• Location: University Park campus (this is not a full remote position).

• First three weeks must be full in person before a hybrid schedule is considered. Confirm this in your cover letter exactly as stated here.

Applicants who fail to meet every requirement exactly will not be considered

1. Resume formatting must:

• Be in Microsoft Word .docx format.

• Use Arial 12pt font.

• Have top/ bottom margins of exactly 0.75 and left/right margins of exactly 1.

• Include your last name and the number 0925 in the file name.

2. Cover letters must:

• Be in Microsoft Word .docx format.

• Include your last name and the number 0925 in the file name.

• Include 2-3 sentences explaining in your own words the difference between usability and accessibility.

• Confirm that you can work three weeks fully in person before any hybrid schedule.

3. Cross-Reference:

• Your sentences explaining the difference between usability and accessibility must also appear in your resumes Skills or Other section.