Student Worker - Digital Accessibility, Office of ADA Coordinator

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

  

JOB TITLE

  

Student Worker - Digital Accessibility, Office of ADA Coordinator

   

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

  

The Digital Accessibility Student Worker provides Section 508 compliant support for all digital and web platforms are accessible to individuals with disabilities and comply with applicable federal and state accessibility laws and standards, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Section 508, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). The student worker will assist in converting documents to ensure accessibility to people with disabilities in compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 AA). This role supports staff that partner with faculty and staff across campus to evaluate accessibility, provide guidance, and support training and outreach efforts that improve the usability of digital resources.

    

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Review of digital media will be in conjunction with various offices, IT, Strategic Communication, Athletics, Academic Affairs, etc.
• Convert and format documents to be compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA
• Perform Section 508 web-based evaluation and provide recommended remediation
• Assist in development of online training modules and in-person training related to accessibility and technology
• Assist in development of resources in support of accessibility, including educational resources, guides, and tutorials.
• Recommend and assist with remediation of inaccessible digital content.
• May perform other duties as assigned which are relevant to the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of ADA Title II requirements and digital accessibility standards.
• Experience evaluating digital content and platforms for accessibility Strong teaching and technical skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be in good academic standing.
• Must be currently enrolled or attending classes at Florida Polytechnic University.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.25 and have successfully completed 9 credits or more in the most recent fall or spring semester with a GPA of 2.0 or better.
• Must be proficient with programming tools commonly used in data science projects. 

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW: This position requires a criminal background check. This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations. 

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: 10 hours per week. The work schedule for this position will be discussed with the assigned staff member, dependent upon the student’s class schedule.

EXPECTED STARTING SALARY: $15.25 hourly.

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: The position is open until filled. 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS:

 

Required attachments are listed on each posting.   Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered. 

 

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. 

 

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.

 

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

  

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04.