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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) is seeking applicants for the job of Digital Accessibility Assistant for Spring 2026 academic term. The location where the student will perform duties is 418 Earth and Engineering Sciences Building, University Park. Primary Duties:
- This position will be responsible for work on various projects. Duties may include:
- Using accessibility tools and checklists to audit content on Canvas and university websites
- Reviewing and editing web page and Canvas course content for accessibility compliance (e.g., adding alt text, checking color contrast, applying proper heading structures, editing video transcripts)
- Editing documents including PowerPoint, PDFs, and Word documents to meet accessibility requirements
- Utilizing and proofreading output from AI-based tools to assist in generating accessibility elements such as image alt text, captions, and transcripts
- Working closely with instructional designers and staff to document updates and changes to course materials and resources
- Maintaining records of updates and completed tasks
- Participating in occasional training or team check-ins related to accessibility practices.
- General qualifications for the position:
- Proficiency with synoptic meteorology and common weather analysis and forecasting tools, such as skew-T/log-P diagrams and various weather maps
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods
- Basic understanding of web content and tools like Canvas, Microsoft Office 365, and HTML is a plus (training will be provided)
- Interest in or experience with digital accessibility is a plus (training will be provided)
- Familiarity with or willingness to learn AI-based tools for accessibility support
- Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently
Schedule & Compensation:
- 20 hours/ week
- $15.00 / hourly
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