CSWS Assistant for Accessibility Support

University of Portland PortalPortland, OR
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About The Position

The Community Work-Study Assistant for Accessibility Support will play a key role in helping Accessible Education Services ( AES ) connect students with disabilities to the resources they need for equal access. This position involves hands-on interaction with students, including checking in to ensure they understand their accommodations, verifying that course materials are accessible, and assisting them in connecting with other campus supports, including peer tutoring. The role will also include supporting the use of assistive technologies, converting documents to accessible formats, and providing reading services as needed.

Requirements

  • Must be enrolled in a degree program and eligible for Federal Work-Study funding (contact [email protected] for more information)
  • Ability to follow structured guidelines
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to communicate clearly
  • Consistent availability during regular hours to meet student needs

Nice To Haves

  • Experience or interest in working with assistive technology, such as screen readers or text-to-speech tools, or familiarity with digital content creation and formatting for accessibility
  • Commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, with a desire to support students with disabilities in achieving equal access to educational resources

Responsibilities

  • Checking in with students to ensure they understand their accommodations
  • Verifying that course materials are accessible
  • Assisting students in connecting with other campus supports, including peer tutoring
  • Supporting the use of assistive technologies
  • Converting documents to accessible formats
  • Providing reading services as needed

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Part-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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