Part-Time Production Specialist (Accessibility Focused)

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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

description:

s 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 Spring 2026 (with possible extension into Summer and Fall 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 0126 in the file name. 2. Cover letters must: Be in Microsoft Word .docx format. Include your last name and the number 0126 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 resume “

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