Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with bilingual and/or diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.
| Position Title: |
Accessible Content Assistant
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| College/Unit/Division: |
Division of IT |
| Department/School: |
Technology Equity and Inclusion |
| Application Deadline: |
11/13/26
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| Seasonal Role Working Dates: |
Academic Year 26/27 (with opportunity for Winter & Summer break work)
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| Student Employee Classification Level: |
Student Employee III - $17.50
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| Position Available for the Following Funding Types: |
Federal Work Study
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| Location Type: |
On-site |
| Role Description: |
Job description
The Department of Technology Equity and Inclusion has openings for Accessible Content Assistants. As an Accessible Content Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring that digital content meets accessibility standards and regulations, confirming it is usable by individuals with disabilities. Our accessible content team works to remediate digital content, so it is accessible and available to students, faculty, and staff on the CSU Chico campus. In addition to document remediation, you may assist with creating and editing captions for audio and video content to ensure accessibility for all users. You may also assist students with troubleshooting assistive technology tools such as screen readers or recording apps and devices. We seek students who have demonstrated basic computer literacy skills and have knowledge of, or a desire to learn, digital accessibility remediation techniques. Student assistants must have a high attention to detail and a learning mindset.
Qualifications:
Successful candidates will be familiar with common software used on campus such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Canvas. In addition, candidates should be adaptable to learning new technology quickly. All majors are encouraged to apply for this position as training will be provided. Must be available 12-20 hours per week for shifts longer than 2 hours each. This position is available to work-study recipients only.
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| Applicants Must Provide: |
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Work study / financial aid award
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| Job-related questions should be directed to: |
- Stephanie McLaughlin
- 530-898-6945
- smclaughlin@csuchico.edu
- MLIB 005
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Additional Information:
All work must be performed within the State of California.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Compliance training completion (approx. 4 hours of work time) is required of this position within the first 30 days of work.
The person holding this position may be considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) is not required for this position.
For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.
All positions are contingent on funding.
Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.
CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555. It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.
