Canvas Accessibility Specialist

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title Canvas Accessibility Specialist

Requisition Number H01534P

Position Category Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week 10-25

Months per year 12

Flexible hours depending on school schedule. Lab is open M-Th from 8a-5p and Friday from 8a-4:30p. Position to last until May 2026.

Pay Grade

Hourly Pay Rate

Hourly Pay Rate $15.00

FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function

This position creates accessible course materials in Canvas. These hourly staff will work with the Canvas Support Supervisor and the Executive Director of WSU Online to monitor trends, gather reports, and complete work orders. Job duties include:

• Collaborating with faculty who need accessibility support
• Gathering data and create reports on accessibility efforts in Canvas
• Remediating course files, or in other wordsformatting PDFs, MS Word docs, and online presentations so they are recognized and properly structured for screen reader software
• Assist with closed captioning of videos in Canvas
• Assist with creating and properly coding alternate text (alt text) for digital images
• Collaborate with the Disabilities Office and the Library to create accessible and copyright free content
• Provide backup technical support for the on-site Canvas Support Desk
• Adhere to government regulations, university standards, department policy surrounding the usage and sharing of personal and sensitive data.

Required Qualifications

• Proficient with Adobe Acrobat Pro and MS Office Suite products
• Basic knowledge of the Canvas Learning Management System ( LMS ) and how it functions
• Must be a Weber State Student enrolled in at least 12 credits Fall and Spring or 6 credits in the Summer.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
• Must have a term GPA of at least 2.0.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with screen reader technology
• Familiar with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines ( WCAG )
• Familiar with Web Accessibility checkers such as WebAIM and/or WAVE

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU , we would love to hear from you. This position provides a flexible work schedule for students.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Portfolio