Digital Accessibility Assistant (Student)

Department: University Information & Technology Special Instructions to Applicants: When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: A Resume A Cover Letter Supplemental Questions Supplemental Questions: 1. Do you have any experience with assistive technology? 2. Do you have any experience with HTML, CSS or JavaScript? For additional information please contact: Tel Woolsey at [email protected] We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval Job Description: This recruitment will be used to fill 2 part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week) Digital Accessibility Assistant positions to support the UIT Digital Experience team. This student team will help evaluate and improve the accessibility of OSU’s digital footprint by testing university websites and digital content against recognized accessibility standards. Working primarily as accessibility auditors, team members will use web governance and accessibility testing tools such as Monsido, along with manual testing techniques, to identify barriers that affect people with disabilities and to document clear, actionable findings for website owners. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and the ability to collaborate with peers to accomplish tasks. At Oregon State University (OSU), University Information and Technology (UIT) is at the forefront of the university's technological transformation. UIT is dedicated to empowering the entire university community by providing secure access to the right data, tools, and services needed to navigate and shape their unique paths to success. By protecting OSU’s technological assets and managing resources efficiently, we enable the university to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.   Led by the Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), UIT manages IT operations for OSU’s three campuses, serving students in Oregon’s 36 counties and in more than 100 countries. UIT's leadership philosophy centers around a human-centric and fully architected technology landscape, leveraging enterprise solutions for common good services while empowering individual colleges and business units to innovate and invest in their missions and initiatives.   UIT designs and implements a seamless, interconnected digital ecosystem that aligns to the university’s strategic goals and maximizes impact. The division is comprised of trusted partners and consultants committed to igniting innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement by providing expert guidance and innovative solutions that support the university’s teaching, research, outreach and extension mission. Together, we are building a future where technology and education converge to create limitless possibilities.  Located within the Division of University Information and Technology, the Business Architecture domain bridges the gap between the OSU community and technology, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational needs. We collaborate to deliver tailored IT solutions that enhance capabilities, foster innovation, and drive organizational change. By understanding the needs of faculty, staff, and students and connecting them with the right resources, we help improve engagement, streamline processes, and enable seamless access to both administrative and academic technology services.   Please note all OSU IT team members are expected to meet the following commitments:      AI Statement:  OSU IT embraces the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and create meaningful impact across our teaching, research, and administrative functions. As a member of the OSU IT community, the person in this position is expected to thoughtfully engage with AI tools and practices, champion their ethical and responsible use, and actively contribute to the development of AI-driven solutions that uphold our institutional values and advance the university’s mission.   Data Statement:  OSU IT commits to deliver data as a strategic working asset and to enable data informed decision making across OSU. OSU IT leaders and staff lead by example and use data to inform decision making at all levels in the organization. Persons in technology roles are also expected to design systems with data portability in mind and work within enterprise architecture and privacy guidelines.      DEIA Statement:  OSU IT commits to and believes in the strength and value of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) both throughout our team and as an intentional and active practice to advance the vision, mission, and strategic efforts of the entire university. As a member of the OSU IT community, the person in this position is expected to foster and promote the values of DEIA and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence in their work.      Security Statement:  Proactively securing and protecting OSU’s digital assets and information systems is crucial to our missions of teaching and learning, research, and extension and engagement. All OSU IT professionals are directly responsible for providing high quality and secure IT systems and services. Persons in technology roles are expected to be responsive to security related actions and requirements, and to collaborate to find secure ways to support the OSU community.       Position Duties: Accessibility Testing & Auditing (50%) Conduct manual and automated accessibility evaluations of university websites and digital content, measuring them against WCAG 2.1 AA success criteria. Use web governance and accessibility tools (such as Monsido) along with browser-based testing tools to detect issues such as missing alternative text, improper head