Online Course Accessibility Assistant

Responsibilities

DESCRIPTION:

The Online Course Accessibility Assistant collaborates with the development of accessible eLearning courses. Assists in the development of online course materials that meet accessibility guidelines and universal design standards. Serves as the primary contact for faculty and staff for online course accessibility.

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with faculty and staff in converting existing course materials or creating new materials for use in online courses that meet federal and other accessibility rules, laws, and guidelines.
• Serves as the primary contact for faculty and staff for online course accessibility.
• Assists with captioning and transcription of videos and audio files used in online courses.
• Sends files to vendors for professional captioning and transcription services and tracks funding.
• Reviews course content for accessibility and Universal Design requirements.
• Troubleshoots and supports eLearning managed accessibility applications for faculty and staff.
• Maintains eLearning library of resources for faculty relating to accessibility for online courses and course content.
• Supports eLearning staff in the day-to-day operations of eLearning.
• Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
• One year experience with one or more of appropriate software, such as: learning management system (e.g. Canvas, D2L), HTML/XHTML, web authoring tools, graphics software, and presentation software.
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university.
• Experience working with online courses or course development.
• Experience working with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, assistive technology, Section 508 guidelines, Voluntary Product Accessibility Template and Universal Design principles.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills.
• Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively both as a team member and independently, with attention to detail, focus, and accuracy.
• Excellent MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) as well as desk top publishing or graphics software and the ability to learn new technologies.
• Ability to show initiative and maturity of judgment.
• Knowledge of copyright and accessibility laws as it applies to online course materials in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
• Knowledge of assistive technology.
• Knowledge of Universal Design principles.
• Experience using Section 508 Guidelines and Voluntary Product Accessibility Template.
• Ability to maintain discretionary judgment in dealing with confidential matters.
• Strong service orientation.
• Demonstrates a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Committed to working in a multicultural environment.
  
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT And SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Works in an office environment.
  
  
  

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This position is eligible for Veteran’s Preference.

Pay Benefits And Work Schedule

$21.66 hourly up to 26 hours per week.

Conditions of Employment

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver's license check, previous employment and references.

How To Apply

Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history even if attaching a resume.

Required

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (To ensure full consideration all of the following documents must be attached to the application prior to the closing date):

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letters of recommendation are strongly encouraged.
  
  
  

To Attach Additional Documents

• From the , scroll to the bottom and click on Employment
• Click on Complete or Review an Existing Application
• Select either Sign In with existing username and password or New User to create an account
• Click on My Job Applications to view applied jobs, resumes and attachments
• Click on the under My Cover Letters and Attachments to attach documents.
  
  
  

This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. To claim Veteran's Preference, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.

Other Information

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:

Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’s Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant’s military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran’s Preference laws.

To claim Veteran's Preference for eligible positions, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans' Preference.

Holders Of Degrees From Institutions Outside The Usa

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. We recommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone (212) 966-6311 or email address www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.