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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Filippelli Institute of the College of the Liberal Arts invites applications for a part-time Accessibility Assistant for Economics courses.

We are seeking a part-time assistant to support our instructional design team in making Economics course content accessible to all students. This role involves capturing images from course materials, using AI tools to generate text descriptions, and editing those descriptions to meet WCAG 2.1, Level AA guidelines.

Candidates must have completed 300- and 400-level Economics courses to ensure subject knowledge and accuracy in description editing.

Responsibilities:

• Capture images from Economics course materials for accessibility processing.
• Use AI tools to create initial text descriptions for each image.
• Review and edit generated descriptions to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with accessibility standards.
• Collaborate with instructional designers to maintain a consistent approach to accessibility across Economics content.

Qualifications:

• Completion of 300-level and 400-level Economics courses (required) to ensure a strong understanding of Economics concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written communication skills.
• Interest in accessibility, educational technology, and inclusive educational practices.
• Ability to work independently, follow detailed guidelines, and meet deadlines.

Why Join Us: This position offers valuable experience in accessibility and educational technology, contributing to a federally mandated project that promotes inclusivity and supports the instructional design team in delivering high-quality course content.

 

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