| EEO Statement: |
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. |
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| Location | Omaha, NE |
| Requisition Number: | Staff_14114 |
| Department | McGoogan Health Sciences Library 50001211 |
| Business Unit | McGoogan Health Sciences Library |
| Reg-Temp | Part-Time Temporary |
| Work Schedule | Monday - Friday, TBD |
| Remote/Telecommuting | Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site) |
| Position Summary |
PART-TIME TEMPORARY The Digital Accessibility Associate supports the McGoogan Health Sciences Library in ensuring that all digital resources and services are fully accessible to our user community, in compliance with ADA Title II and WCAG standards. This role primarily involves the review, remediation, and conversion of digital materials, including web content, digital documents, online course materials, and multimedia, along with providing foundational guidance to library staff on accessibility best practices. The Associate works collaboratively with colleagues across the library to foster an inclusive digital environment. |
| Position Details | Responsibility Statement: Accessibility Review Duties: 1. Analyze VPATs (Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates) for library resources and determine readiness for meeting Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Version 2.1, Level AA. 2. Perform initial accessibility assessments of diverse digital materials, including PDFs, e-books, online articles, streaming media, and website content, using established checklists and guidelines. 3. Identify and document common WCAG and ADA Title II non-compliance issues such as missing alternative text, insufficient color contrast, incorrect reading order, and improper heading structures. Percentage of time: 30 Responsibility Statement: Content conversion and correction Duties: 1. Prioritize accessibility issues based on severity and impact on user experience, ensuring critical barriers are addressed promptly. 2. Utilize independent judgment to determine the most efficient and effective remediation strategies for various digital formats. 3. Remediate inaccessible PDF documents by applying proper tagging, reading order adjustments, and form field labeling using specialized software like Adobe Acrobat Pro. 4. Convert non-accessible digital files into accessible formats, ensuring compliance with relevant accessibility standards. 5. Add or revise alternative text descriptions for images, graphs, and complex visual elements within digital content, accurately conveying their purpose and information. 6. Adjust formatting, tables, and lists to enhance readability and navigability for users of assistive technologies. 7. Use software to add captions to noncompliant videos. Percentage of time: 45 Responsibility Statement: Documentation and reporting Duties: 1. Maintain detailed and accurate records of all accessibility reviews, identified issues, and completed remediation efforts in a designated tracking system. 2. Generate regular reports on the accessibility status of digital resources, highlighting progress, recurring issues, and areas requiring further attention. 3. Contribute to the development and refinement of accessibility review checklists and documentation templates. Percentage of time: 10 Responsibility Statement: Departmental Service Duties: 1. Liaise with institutional support partners to assist in resolution of accessibility issues for library resources. 2. Provide guidance to library staff on fundamental digital accessibility principles and best practices for creating accessible content. 3. Collaborate with the library accessibility group to discover remediation opportunities. 4. Participate in shared decision-making with the library accessibility group to resolve accessibility issues. Percentage of time: 10 Responsibility Statement: Other duties as assigned. Duties: 1. Other duties as assigned. Percentage of time: 5 |
| Posting Category | Operations |
| Working Title | Library Associate for Digital Accessibility (Part-Time Temporary) |
| Job Title | Other Hourly Worker |
| Salary Grade | LS00 |
| Appointment Type | W2 - TEMP NON FAC HRLY |
| Salary Range | $19.904 - $27.885/hourly |
| Job Requisition Begin Date | 07/30/2025 |
| Application Review Date | 08/06/2025 |
| Review Date Information: | Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered. |
| Required Education: | Associate's degree or equivalent |
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| If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major) | NA (Will consider three years related post high school education/related experience) |
| Required Experience | 1 year |
| If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience: | Experience reviewing digital content (websites, PDFs, e-books, videos, etc.) for accessibility compliance and/or experience remediating inaccessible digital materials (Will consider three years related post high school education/related experience) |
| Required License | No |
| If yes, what is the required licensure/certification? | NA |
| Required Computer Applications: | Not Applicable |
| Required Other Computer Applications: | Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Acrobat Pro |
| Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: | Knowledge of digital accessibility principles. Skill in reviewing web-based resources. Strong technical skills in reviewing, fixing, and converting digital materials using relevant software and tools. Strong problem-solving skills. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and follow library policies and procedures. Strong analytical skills to understand underlying causes, identify patterns, and address risks and anomalies. Strong attention to detail. |
| Preferred Education: | None Preferred |
| If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type: | NA |
| Preferred Experience: | NA |
| Preferred License: | No |
| If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?: | NA |
| Preferred Computer Applications: | Not Applicable |
| Preferred Other Computer Applications: | Image or document databases, video creation software |
| Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: | NA |
| Email to a Friend | https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/93692 |
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Provided by company| Date Posted | July 30, 2025 |
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| Requisition | Staff_14114 |
| Located In | Omaha, NE |
| Job Type | Part-time Employee |
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