Federal Work Study Potential: Digital Accessibility Undergraduate Intern for Document Remediation

About the Role

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn new software
• Good written communication skills
• Interest in accessibility or inclusive design (no prior experience required)
• Training is provided. No prior accessibility knowledge required. All majors are welcome.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Word accessibility features, or HTML/document structure concepts
• Previous practice with PDF editing, document formatting, or accessibility remediation
• Interest in digital accessibility and/or disability studies
• Understanding of document version control and best practices for shared file management
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. Remote work is possible after an initial training period.
• WEEKLY HOURS
• Up to 10 hours/week during the semester
• Hourly Rate: $18/hour
• The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Responsibilities

• Production Work (approximately 85% of effort)
• Interns will be expected to:
• Manage high-priority and escalated accessibility remediation requests.
• Remediate PDFs and digital documents to meet WCAG 2.2 AA and PDF/UA standards.
• Ensure proper reading order, tagging, headings, alt text, color contrast, and metadata.
• Review and remediate complex content, including tables, charts, and multi-column layouts.
• Write or acquire descriptive alternative text for images and figures.
• Follow team processes and standards of practice.
• Utilize tools such as Adobe Acrobat Pro, Equidox, SensusAccess, and PAC.
• Meet established deadlines for assignments and tasks, submitting completed tasks to the Graduate Digital Accessibility Lead Intern for review.
• Update work log in the tracking system.
• Attend both in-person and virtual onboarding and training.
• Participate in weekly virtual team check-ins and engage in program improvement discussions.
• Speak up proactively when questions or concerns arise.
• This position will start as soon as possible and last through the end of the academic year (May 7, 2027).
• Submit a CV/resume as well as a cover letter describing your commitment to digital accessibility, prior relevant experience and related skills.
• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Education: Current UVA undergrad student
• Licensure: None
• Federal work-study students are eligible to apply.
• The Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights is committed to fostering a welcoming and respectful team culture. Students from all lived experiences, abilities, and academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn new software
• Good written communication skills
• Interest in accessibility or inclusive design (no prior experience required)
• Training is provided. No prior accessibility knowledge required. All majors are welcome.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Word accessibility features, or HTML/document structure concepts
• Previous practice with PDF editing, document formatting, or accessibility remediation
• Interest in digital accessibility and/or disability studies
• Understanding of document version control and best practices for shared file management
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. Remote work is possible after an initial training period.
• WEEKLY HOURS
• Up to 10 hours/week during the semester
• Hourly Rate: $18/hour
• The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.