G/R27102P

Digital Accessibility Intern/Student

CAES-Comm & Marketing

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

Employee

10/01/2024

08/21/2024

Yes

Athens Area

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at .

The digital accessibility intern supports various teams within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Office of Marketing and Communications, including the digital marketing and brand strategy team, the podcasting team and the publications team. They will have the opportunity to build a strong, diverse design portfolio featuring accessible HTML pages for publications, ALT text and caption writing, podcast transcriptions, and accessibility compliance logs that will support the accessibility efforts of one of the largest colleges within the University of Georgia.

100

Student Assistant

Non-Exempt

.50

The Office of Marketing and Communications, a support unit for the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, seeks to hire a candidate with a demonstrated knowledge of web accessibility practices. This position will focus primarily on web accessibility, including developing accessible HTML versions of pdfs, adding ALT text to images and graphics and transcribing podcast audio. This role is perfect for someone who wants to learn the ins and outs of making digital content accessible for all. Work schedule is 15 hours per week during business hours. Work hours are flexible and will be structured around class schedules and related deadlines, with the possibility of working remotely.

● Comfortable writing alt text and descriptive captions for social media content, or willing to learn.● Proficiency with HTML and web development.● Knowledge of ADA and Section 508 accessibility standards.● Proficiency with Otter.AI is a plus.● Can execute creative solutions to accessibility assignments in a timely manner.● Takes initiative on a project and follow it through, start to finish.Is detail-oriented, meets deadlines and can work independently

Sit at a computer workstation for long periods of time.

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Jill Morris

jrmorris@uga.edu