Part-Time Alternate Format Text Specialist

Position Summary

This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year. The Alternate Format Text Specialist is responsible for creating and remediating course materials and textbooks for students with approved disability accommodations. This position supports the University’s Alternate Format Text (AFT) services by converting instructional materials into accessible formats that comply with accessibility standards and promote equal access to academic programs.

Ressponsibilities

• Remediate and convert course materials, textbooks, and instructional content into accessible formats (e.g., accessible PDF, Word, and electronic text) for students with approved disability accommodations.
• Apply accessibility standards to digital and scanned documents by correcting document structure, reading order, headings, tables, and adding alternative text descriptions for images and graphics.
• Verify compatibility of remediated materials with assistive technologies, including screen readers and other accessibility tools commonly used by students with disabilities.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to remediate inaccessible instructional and assessment materials to provide equitable access for students with disabilities.
• Working knowledge of accessibility features and standards within Adobe Acrobat and Windows and iOS operating systems.
• Proficiency in the use of assistive technologies, including screen readers, speech-to-text software, Braille translation tools, and related hardware and software, including but not limited to Kurzweil, JAWS, Dragon Naturally Speaking, Braille translation software and devices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively, meet strict deadlines, and respond promptly to multiple stakeholder requests.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of education, information technology, assistive technology, or related field.
• Master’s degree in the field of education, information technology, assistive technology, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with assistive technology for students with disabilities in education.
• Expertise in various assistive software technologies.
• Zero to two (0-2) years of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related area and eight (8) years professional experience.
• Two to four (2-4) years professional experience.

Work Schedule

This position requires employees to work remotely as needed on a part-time basis (Schedules vary by department and position.).

Hourly Range

The hourly pay for the position is $35.00.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Please Include The Following Documents With Your Application Resume