Temporary Office Specialist 1 (Internal Employment Opportunity)
Corvallis
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
This is an Internal Employment Opportunity. This recruitment will be used to fill three full-time Temporary Office Specialist 1 positions for Disability Access Services at Oregon State University (OSU). Disability Access Services aspires and actively works towards equitable and accessible experiences for students with disabilities at Oregon State University. This position will be responsible for the remediation of inaccessible course materials to include but not limited to: Remediating documents to HTML, and creating accessible PDFs, PPT, and Excel files. This position reports to the Assistive Technology Manager. Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all. FACTS: - Top 1.4% university in the world - More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined - 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. - 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties - 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone - 100 undergraduate degree programs, 80 graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates - 35 k students including more than 2.3 k international students and 10 k students of color - 217 k alumni worldwide - For more interesting facts about OSU visit: Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances. Total Rewards Package:Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: - Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. - Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. - Retirement savings paid by the university. - A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. - Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. - Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. - Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life. Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. Key Responsibilities 80% REMEDIATING DOCUMENTS PER DAS AND RECOMMENDED NATIONAL GUIDELINES Remediate as directed by Assistive Technology Manager. Tasks include but not limited to: Remediating Documents to HTML OCR inaccessible PDFs Identify and convert “math” into an accessible format Create relevant heading structure Add appropriate tags Ensure correct reading order Format lists and tables Create alt text and or figure descriptions Add appropriate language markers Convert PDFs to Word or other file formats as needed 12% ACCESSIBLE FORMATS AND CAPTIONING PRODUCTION - Assist with creating captions when needed .% PROGRAM SUPPORT - Attend meetings with DAS Advisors, Faculty, and Students to consult and brainstorm solutions to course accessibility issues. 2% GENERAL Work collaboratively with other employees across units and at the direction of the Manager of Assistive Technology to advance the department’s priorities. Additional duties as assigned. What We Require Completion of courses or training in Office Technology; OR One year of general clerical experience which included typing, word processing, or other generation of documents; OR An equivalent combination of training and experience. What You Will Need Experience working in Disability Access Services at Oregon State University Ability to organize and manage multiple concurrent projects from start to finish. Ability to learn, understand, and master new technologies (including assistive technologies) under short deadlines. Works well independently and as a team member; Excellent communication (oral and written) skills Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and ability to multitask A demonstrable commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment What We Would Like You to Have Bachelor’s degree in Disability Services, Biology, Psychology, or a relevant field. Knowledge of federal and state laws regarding disability access and compliance, including Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and the ADA 2 years of working with individuals with disabilities Experience with technology used in an academic setting, websites, databases, learning management and course presentation software (i.e. Canvas, Google Documents, etc.) Prior experience with assistive technology and its uses. Working Conditions / Work Schedule This is an in-office position, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the possibility of hybrid or remote work options. Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Min Salary $18.06 Max Salary $24.99 Link to Position Description Posting Detail Information Posting Number P 05626 CT Number of Vacancies 3 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 04/30/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 04/20/2026 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 04/24/2026 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Internal