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Position Information

Classification TitleTemporary Hourly

Employment CategoryTemporary

Is this an Hourly position?Yes

Work Hours/Week0-40

Overtime Eligible?Yes

Position LocationFort Collins, CO 80523

Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?Yes

Description of Work Unit

The College of Natural Sciences ( CNS ) studies the foundational sciences – we ask fundamental questions and apply our knowledge to every field of study. Consisting of eight departments and 10 centers our college is a leader in research, teaching, and community engagement. Over 4,800 undergraduate students and 700 Masters and Ph.D. candidates pursue degrees within our departments, and are taught by over 200 faculty.

Search Contact EmailJohn Purdy: [email protected]

Position Summary

The Content Accessibility Specialist will assist the College of Natural Sciences in improving the overall accessibility of content published by the college. The primary focus of this position is on working with Faculty on digital content (PDFs, etc) in the Canvas LMS platform with the goal of meeting institutional, state, and federal standards. This position will work with stakeholders to follow CSU and CNS’s accessibility frameworks and best practices.

Please note that non-student hourly employees are able to work for up to 9-months within a 12-month period. Non-student hourly employees are required to have a 4-month break prior to starting a new 9-month period, if allowable.

Hybrid work may be available after a period of onboarding.

Position Minimum Qualifications

+ 1+ year(s) of professional experience with either Digital Media or Administrative Work

Preferred Qualifications

+ Strong task-management

+ Ability to work independently

+ Experience working in Canvas or similar Learning Management System ( LMS )

Experience or knowledge of the following technologies:

+ Microsoft Office suite

+ HTML or other semantic tag language

+ Adobe Acrobat Professional

+ Jaws or similar

+ Web Content Accessibility Guidelines ( WCAG ) standards

+ Universal Design for Learning ( UDL ) principles

Posting Details

Working TitleContent Accessibility Specialist

Posting Number202500309T

DepartmentCollege of Natural Sciences (Dean's Office)

Salary Range$20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

+ Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/02/benefits-summary-hourly.pdf)

+ Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.

+ For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) .

+ Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) !

Close Date06/08/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a current resume and cover letter highlighting the required and preferred qualifications, as well as a list of professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty CategoryAccessibility Adaptation

Duty/Responsibility

+ Work independently to adapt content to meet accessibility standards.

Percentage Of Time60

Job Duty CategoryCommunication

Duty/Responsibility

+ Meet with Faculty both in-person and remotely to identify materials that do not meet current accessibility standards and coordinate improvements to the content.

Percentage Of Time25

Job Duty CategoryDocumentation

Duty/Responsibility

+ Document and report on efforts made to improve the overall accessibility of content in the college.

+ Create “How-to” materials to assist Faculty and Staff with their own accessibility work.

Percentage Of Time10

Job Duty CategorySupport

Duty/Responsibility

+ Attend Canvas Coordinator monthly meetings and provide Canvas support for the College of Natural Sciences.

Percentage Of Time5

References

Minimum References Required3

Maximum References Required3

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

+ List of Professional References

Optional Documents