Virginia Commonwealth University·Richmond, Virginia
The role involves auditing and remediating digital course materials to ensure they meet universal design and accessibility standards. Responsibilities include manually tagging PDFs, creating alt-text for complex diagrams, and editing multimedia content for clarity and compliance.
Unit: Office Of The Provost MBU
Department: Provost General Admin
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Duties: & Responsibilities:
Digital Accessibility Assistants play a vital role in ensuring that educational content is inclusive and accessible to all students. In this role, you will focus on the technical remediation of course materials, transforming complex digital assets into formats that meet universal design standards and compliance requirements.
A successful candidate in this role is someone who combines a high attention to technical detail with a passion for digital equity to ensure a polished, accessible learning experience for the VCU community.
Digital Accessibility Assistant positions are part-time (up to 20 hours per week) with an estimated duration of 4-6 months. Extension of this appointment is possible, contingent upon departmental needs and budget availability.
Location: Hybrid arrangement allowing for a mix of in-office collaboration and remote work based on task requirements
This position offers some flexibility with schedule with the requirement to attend pre-scheduled team meetings and key stakeholder sessions, as needed.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.
All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits [https://hr.vcu.edu/benefits/] package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Hours per Week: Variable, pending project needs, up to 20 hours per week
Candidates must hold at least an associate degree and possess proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Experience with web development, media production, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive academic environment are required.
Market context
In Virginia, part-time digital accessibility assistant roles for course remediation are typically driven by ongoing needs to make online course materials usable for all students. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for an associate degree, strong Microsoft Office and Google Workspace skills, plus experience with web development or media production and a clear commitment to inclusion. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show specific accessibility or remediation work.