The Student Accessibility Specialist works as part of the Library Accessibility Remediation Program to:

- perform work to make existing digital files more accessible for all users including users with disabilities

- improve the accessibility of PDF documents using PDF editing software (Adobe Acrobat Pro, ABBYY Fine Reader, and other tools)

- create and correct captions and transcripts for video and audio files using caption editing software (Subtitle Horse, Subtitle-Edit, and other tools)

- create and correct visual descriptions for images and moving images

- develop proficiency in making digital content accessible and continue to learn

- follow workflows and instructions set out in team documentation and style guides; contribute to improving documentation and style guides over time

- potentially convert complex graphics into simplified line drawings for tactile graphics

Required Qualifications

- Some proficiency in working with digital audio, video, and/or PDF files, some experience making digital content accessible according to standards and best practices

- Willingness to learn and continually develop

- Dependable and timely communication across multiple media (Email, Slack, Google Calendar)

- Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and work independently

Desired Qualifications

- Additional experience in making digital content accessible according to standards and best practices

- Experience in graphic design (especially Adobe Illustrator)