Accessible Document Specialist

Apply for Job Job ID 370867

Location Twin Cities

Job Family Marketing & Communications

Full / Part Time Full-Time

Regular / Temporary Regular

Job Code 8341CG

Employee Class Civil Service

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About the Job

The Accessible Document Specialist works under direct supervision to create and update documents (e.g., PDF, Google docs, Google slides) ensuring all content is high quality, accessible, up-to-date, and consistent with brand and style guidelines. This role identifies accessibility issues in documents and provides recommendations to best address them so that they meet or exceed ADA requirements and can be easily maintained long term.

This is a one-year, temporary 100% time Civil Service position.

Academic Support Resources supports hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Work arrangements are determined in coordination with supervisors depending on the nature of the unit and position. The arrangement for this position will be determined upon hire between employee and supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

Create accessible documents : 40%

• Develop accessible documents that meet or exceed ADA digital accessibility guidelines
• Ensure UMN usability and design standards are met
• Sample projects include

Recreating PDF forms related to academic policy and financial aid

Remediate existing documents : 30%

Google Doc and Google Slide job aids for students, faculty, and staff

Create accessible templates : 10%

PDF forms

Client consultation : 10%

Perform Other Duties as Assigned : 10%

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (Core Competencies)

About the Department

The mission of Academic Support Resources (ASR) is to make a positive difference in students' lives. ASR is committed to cultivating and sustaining an environment that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are better equipped to serve and represent our University community by ensuring our culture values differences and individuality.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities of all ASR employees include job knowledge, communication, problem solving / analysis, development, leadership, teamwork, and customer service.

The mission of Academic Support Resources (ASR) is to make a positive difference in students' lives. ASR is committed to cultivating and sustaining an environment that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are better able to serve and represent our University community by ensuring we value differences and individuality.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities of all ASR employees include job knowledge, communication, problem solving / analysis, development, leadership, teamwork, and customer service.

Strategic Operations & Initiatives, a unit within ASR, provides student records communication, compliance, degree audit, policy, and training services for the University. These services support the student experience by providing students with quality information about our processes and degree requirements, maintaining academic policies, and protecting private student data. Through our services, faculty and staff have the tools and information they need to support students during their academic careers.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range : $50,500 - $53,000; depending on education / qualifications / experience

Time Appointment : 100% Appointment (12 month / Temporary)

Position Type : Civil-Service

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Please include a resume for a complete application.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U :

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).