JOB SUMMARY :

This position is responsible for fulfilling electronic document formatting and Section 508 remediation requests for the Desktop Publishing area.

The candidate must have a thorough understanding of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requiring Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities.

The position requires experience remediating content to meet WCAG 2.2 and HHS standards for PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Understanding of how to create and design accessible data visualizations is also required. Experience with Commonlook PDF, JAWS and / or NVDA, video remediation, and eLearning programs such as Articulate and / or Captivate is preferred.

Document editing and proofreading functions to validate proposal production compliance also required.

This position may have responsibilities across multiple, concurrent projects, with shifting priorities and urgent requirements.

This role will also support the Digital Accessibility Manager with special initiatives such as planning, designing, and executing staff trainings;

best practice documentation; and other ad hoc activities. DEPARTMENT : The Office of Business Development

The Office of Business Development (OBD) identifies and disseminates key information regarding prospective clients and business opportunities.

Within OBD, the Desktop Publishing team designs and produces proposals as well as a variety of other print and digital collateral.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Format and remediate PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documents to ensure Section 508 compliance for posting on government or internal websites
• Develop, modify, and maintain document and presentation styles and templates primarily using Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint), and on occasion, Adobe Creative Suite
• Report issues related to accessibility and provide feedback for improvement
• Support management with best practice documentation and training on accessibility best practices
• Develop, modify, and maintain document and presentation styles and templates primarily using Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint), and on occasion Adobe Creative Suite
• Format and enhance exhibits and other static visuals based on the vision of the authors and with accessibility best practices
• Review Request for Proposals (RFP) formatting specifications and format documents adhering to those requirements
• Lead the document production process for proposals and specific projects, seeing a project from start to finish
• Perform or assist in final document assembly and production using Microsoft Word and PDF
• Understand and follow established company proposal and document development processes
• Establish and maintain document version control for all proposal and project assets
• Prepare materials to support business development and marketing initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS :

• High school diploma is required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2 years of experience creating and remediating Microsoft Office and PDF documents
• Strong understanding of WCAG 2.2 and HHS specifications for document accessibility
• Familiarity with document accessibility testing tools such as screen readers, color contrast analyzers, accessibility checkers, etc.
• Graphic and visual design and page layout skills that incorporate accessibility best practices using primarily Microsoft Office programs
• 2 years of experience in proposal / document production / desktop publishing
• Expert in MS Office suite including : Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat DC
• A strong understanding of the proposal / publication process which includes document formatting, assembly, printing, and production
• Ability to prioritize and simultaneously handle a variety of projects and assignments with different team leaders in a professional manner
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and ability to manage time effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to stay calm under pressure, work as a team, be empathetic, listen attentively, and present an overall positive attitude
• Ability to effectively interact with Project Managers, Task Leaders, and Senior Management
• Excellent communication skills

PREFERRED SKILLS :

• Experience working with CommonLook PDF for document remediation
• HTML programming experience
• Experience with video editing software
• Experience using a screen reader for user testing
• Experience remediating videos

SALARY AND BENEFITS :

The pay range for this position is $55,000 - $82,000.

This position is classified as regular. Regular staff are eligible for NORC’s comprehensive benefits program. Benefits include, but are not limited to :

Generously subsidized health insurance, effective on the first day of employment

Dental and vision insurance

A defined contribution retirement program, along with a separate voluntary 403(b) retirement program

Group life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance

Benefits that promote work / life balance, including generous paid time off, holidays; paid parental leave, bereavement leave, tuition assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

NORC’s Approach to Equity and Transparency

Pay and benefits transparency helps to reduce wage gaps. As part of our commitment to pay equity and salary transparency, NORC includes a salary range for each job opening along with information about eligible benefit offerings.

At NORC, we take a comprehensive approach to setting salary ranges and reviewing raises and promotions, which is overseen by a formal Salary Review Committee (SRC).

WHAT WE DO :

NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions.

Since 1941, our teams have conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration.

Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with us to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.

WHO WE ARE :

For over 80 years, NORC has evolved in many ways, moving the needle with research methods, technical applications and groundbreaking research findings.

But our tradition of excellence, passion for innovation, and commitment to collegiality have remained constant components of who we are as a brand, and who each of us is as a member of the NORC team.

With world-class benefits, a business casual environment, and an emphasis on continuous learning, NORC is a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis work for which we’re known, and stay for the relationships they form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a global scale.

Last updated : 2024-06-26