Part Time, Temporary Alternate Media Formats Technician

Skip to main contentJoin Us At PCCPart Time, Temporary Alternate Media Formats Technician page is loadedPart Time, Temporary Alternate Media Formats TechnicianApplylocations Sylvania Campus Remote Location ORtime type Part timeposted on Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id JR-1407Join our Team at Portland Community CollegePortland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. PCC, which is roughly the size of Rhode Island, has four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Wherever you're coming from and wherever you're going in life, Portland Community College has the classes and programs to get you there. Our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.Portland Community College will ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs@pcc.edu.Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington.Classified - Grade 17Remote with occasional meetings at PCC Sylvania CampusApply by November 14, 2025Temporary through December 31, 2026What You'll Do And Who We Are Looking ForThe Alt Media Formats Technician is responsible for converting printed, digital, video, or multi-media material into a variety of alternate media formats for students with disabilities or for ensuring those materials meet appropriate Web Accessibility Guidelines. Ensures that reformatted materials are available in a timely manner in compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Supports the alternative formats team by organizing workflows and preparing materials for remediation. This work may be performed in an environment in which technical supervision is not available and the incumbent is the primary source for technical information. Incumbent may be involved in training and guiding student or casual help and/or reviewing their work. Work is mostly performed at a home office, with occasional work at the Sylvania campus. This is a temporary position, with an end date of December 31st, 2026.Typical Duties And ResponsibilitiesConverts printed, digital, video or multimedia material and specially encrypted publisher files into a variety of alternative media formats; Ensures students can access materials in a timely manner;Trains students, faculty, and staff in the use of alternative media format systems;Develops, implements, evaluates, reviews and revises alternate media formats as necessary for ADA compliance;Accesses and updates electronic records;Supports others in related roles by organizing workflows and preparing materials for remediation;Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Environment And Physical RequirementsWork is performed primarily at the Sylvania campus. May work at other campus locations as needed. Exposure to video display terminals occurs with high frequency. Prolonged sitting may be required. Ability to operate a keyboard or other peripherals as needed.Knowledge OfKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesCreating captions for video using captioning tools such as Sonix, Tero Subtitler, Amara, Kaltura, and others;Document remediation of formats including PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Suite with tools such as ABBYY, Grackle, Adobe Pro, and others;Tools for communication and organizing workflows (we are a Google School);Navigating and updating information in a Learning Management System (we use Brightspace).Skills InOrganizing and keeping records;Being detail oriented;Communicate with coworkers, students, the public, and college staff members with tact and diplomacy;Effectively communicating technical and complex information both in writing and verbally;Analyzing and resolving problems with minimal supervision. Ability ToLearn new computer systems as advances in technology are made;Remain calm under high pressure situations;Work with multiple priorities in a fast-paced and changing environment.Minimum QualificationsTo be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).\High school diploma and two years of college-level course work. Relevant experience may substitute for the post high school education on a year-for-year basis.One year of experience with alternative media format systems is required.Success CriteriaThese qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.Excellent communication and customer service skills with ability to maintain tact and diplomacy, and to respond to complex and sensitive issues;Demonstrated administrative skills, including proficiency in Microsoft and Google suites;Knowledge of and experience applying the fundamentals of digital accessibility to a variety of different formats;Demonstrated ability to show initiative and problem-solve, with skills in partnership and collaboration to enhance access and inclusion;Demonstrates awareness of one’s own cultural background and how it influences perception, values, and practices and how these perceptions, values, and practices shape one’s relationships with others.Why You'll Love Working HereEducationThe PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy:A collaborative and inspiring campus communityOpportunities for learning and professional developmentPosition GradeClassified 17 (A)Employment TypePart timeTotal Rewards Package / What We OfferThere is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you'll also enjoy: Comprehensive benefit package Oregon PERS contribution Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program Tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events Conference and Event Rental Space - Employees receive 50% off when on-campus for personal events Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) reference Classified Agreement Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service) 1 day of sick leave per month 12 paid holidays PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed) 24 hours of personal leave per yearMore detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits. Please email PCCBenefits@pcc.edu if you have any questions.How We Determine Initial Salary PlacementThe first two steps of the range are: $23.84 to $24.55 per hour. Higher hourly placement may be available based on qualifications, experience and internal equity.Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public EmploymentRequiredPortland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:Veterans: DD214Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VANotice of the Availability of the Annual Security ReportPursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background CheckPlease note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.Contact PCC at pccjobs@pcc.edu if you have questionsWorking at PCCPCC is seeking talented, hard-working individuals to join our growing team. We value collaboration, community, creativity, leadership and inclusion. As a PCC team member, you will join a dynamic group of more than 2,000 employees who believe that education is the path to a brighter future.As Oregon’s largest post-secondary institution, no single educational resource is more vital to our region than Portland Community College. We serve nearly 80,000 individual learners each year, creating educational possibilities for every student who wants to learn.Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a workforce which reflects all aspects of the rich diversity of our student body. We are an equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.Oregon Veterans' PreferencePortland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. Verification of eligibility is required during the application process.Notice Of The Availability Of The Annual Security ReportPursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.© 2025 Workday, Inc. All rights reserved.