About the role#
The Library Digital Accessibility Lead manages one of two sub-teams within the UVA Library Digital Accessibility Student Team: Captioning & Transcription or PDF & Document Remediation. This position reports to the Digital Accessibility Specialist and is designed for graduate students interested in accessibility program management and library services.
What you'll do#
- Provide day-to-day direction to two undergraduate Assistants, including task assignment and workload pacing.
- Review all undergraduate output before final submission against quality benchmarks.
- Perform advanced production work in the assigned captioning or PDF remediation track.
- Contribute to workflow documentation and onboarding materials for the student team.
- Support end-of-semester assessment of throughput, quality metrics, and team sustainability.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor's degree and current registration as a graduate student.
- Prior experience with captioning, transcription, or audio/video editing.
- Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Word accessibility features, or HTML and document structure concepts.
- Ability to work in Computer Science or Media Studies related fields.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlottesville, Virginia.
- Work Modality: Hybrid and on-site options available.
- Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week, with an average of 10 to 12 hours across the semester.
- Term: Rolling application review.
About University of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public institution of higher learning based in Charlottesville. Founded in 1819, it operates 12 distinct schools and serves as the largest employer in its region. The university maintains an annual economic impact of 5.9 billion dollars. It focuses on academic research and the preparation of students for leadership roles.
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