Website Accessibility Student Specialist (Federal Work Study)

Compensation Type: Hourly

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Compensation: $12.00

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Purpose of Position:We are seeking a student worker to help us make our website ADA-compliant and accessible to blind / low vision users and students with other disabilities. This worker will make HTML fixes to pages on CSCC.edu under the direction of the web content supervisor. These fixes may include alt text for images, table headers, heading levels, and others. This worker may also prepare documents to be converted to PDF. The successful candidate will need intermediate HTML skills. This worker will also need to be familiar with web accessibility standards or a demonstrated capacity to learn.

This position is only open to students with Federal Work Study eligibility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities, covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.

Duties are numbered for convenience, and do not indicate order in terms of importance, frequency that the duty is performed, or the amount of time spent on the duty.

• Follow a list of recommended HTML fixes.

• Perform document fixes

• Enact HTML fixes using HTML best practices. This could include entering alt text for images, added headers to tables, checking header levels, etc.

• Enter HTML fixes using our content management system. Knowledge of HTML standards and the ability to troubleshoot HTML is required.

• Prepare documents to convert to PDF in an accessible format.

• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of student records and other sensitive information.

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

• Work a consistent, reliable schedule and exhibits regular and punctual attendance.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Intermediate knowledge of HTML
• Working knowledge of ADA compliance standards

Knowledge of ADA standards for HTML and PDF is preferred, but training is available.

Skill in:

• HTML and word processing

Ability to:

• Follow a list of page fixes and document the fixes you make
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to learn new standards and apply them in a real-world context

Minimum/General Qualifications:

This position requires applicants to have Federal Work Study as part of their current Financial Aid package with Columbus State. You must also be enrolled in SIX or more credit hours in a degree or certificate program. Visit https://www.cscc.edu/services/careers/work-study.shtml for a full explanation of eligibility requirements or visit Nestor Hall 113 to request Federal Work Study if you were not awarded it already. Any applicants without Federal Work Study eligibility will not be considered for this position.

Applicants must have received a high school diploma or a certificate of attendance from an accredited secondary school or a certificate of high school equivalence and be exempt from Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4109.

Must have reliable transportation or other means to get to work regularly.

Students enrolled as Transient, College Credit Plus, Undecided, or otherwise non-degree-seeking are not considered eligible for Student Employment.

Schedule:

TBD by the needs of department and student schedule between office hours of Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm. Maximum 20 hours per week.

Work will be performed: Hybrid of Remote and On-Site.

Pathways/Majors that may be interested in this position:

Computer Science, Information Technology and Design Pathway

Position Specific Qualifications:

Web development or computer science related majors

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of ADA website accessibility standards, specifically WCAG 2.1, Level AA
• Knowledge of word processing programs and Adobe PDF

Professional Development

Students employed by Columbus State are exposed to professional work environments where they develop many of the important transferable skills necessary for future success in the workforce. We are dedicated to helping students set the stage for professional life through their participation in the following program(s):

CSTATE GROW (Guided Reflections on Work)

The program consists of brief, structured conversations between supervisor and student to reflect on and integrate what they are learning. All student employees and their functional supervisors participate in this program during Autumn and Spring semesters.

Career and Leadership Development Program (CLDP)

The program consists of paid competency-based career and leadership development activities designed by Career Services. All Tier/Level III positions are automatically enrolled in this program.

Career competencies you can expect to learn through Student Employment:

• Career & Self Development 
• Critical Thinking        
• Leadership      
• Teamwork
• Communication           
• Culture of Respect
• Professionalism           
• Technology

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Additional Information

In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:

• Please ensure you have all the necessary documents available when starting the application process. For all faculty positions (Instructor, Annually Contracted Faculty, and Adjunct), you will need to upload an unofficial copy of your transcript when completing your aplication.

• Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.

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