Accessible Formats Student Tech

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

A Resume

A Cover Letter

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This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Accessible Formats Student Tech position for the Valley Library at Oregon State University (OSU).

Valley Library is seeking a student to remediate Word and PDF documents for increased accessibility (primarily screen reader accessibility) for 10 to 15 hours/week starting as soon as availability allows. Work schedule is during regular business hours (M-F 8-5).

This position will re-format archival and current publications to set standards author alternative text for images and correct transcriptions and PDF structures. No prior experience necessary all training provided.

Position Duties

In this position you will:

• Learn how to use specialized software to correct Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and PDF structures (Technology).

• Use AI tools to create effective and unbiased alternative text descriptions for complex images and Microsoft Word to edit documents to attain accessible standards (Equity & Inclusion Critical Thinking)

As skills develop over time you will:

• Work with increased independence as you creatively resolve accessibility barriers in pdf documents (Critical Thinking Equity & Inclusion)

• Learn advanced accessibility techniques for PDF remediation and complex graphics (Technology)

• Collaborate with OSULP employees on process improvements or additional projects (Teamwork)

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their this position students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

• Critical Thinking Teamwork Technology Equity & Inclusion

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: be academically enrolled in a high school community college or university and pursuing a program or course of study

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered full-time by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by theOffice of International Services(OIS) and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required

• Basic knowledge of creating documents using a Word processor (Microsoft Word preferred)

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or comparable Google tools (Excel/Sheets Word/Docs)

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to stay focused on tasks in an office environment

• Ability to follow precise instructions and ask clarifying questions as needed

• Effective communication skills

Preferred

• Familiarity with STEM material

• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity equity and inclusion