STUDENT ASSISTANT (TEMP) - Digital Accessibility Assistance
About The Position
How to Apply Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience. Responsibilities Review digital course materials (e.g., documents, slides, PDFs, and multimedia) for accessibility compliance Assist in remediating documents and other digital assets to meet digital accessibility standards Support the creation of accessible text, images, tables, and captions in instructional materials. Collaborate with faculty and staff to improve accessibility within Canvas. Conduct basic accessibility checks using technological tools provided. Maintain accurate records of completed accessibility work and provide reports as needed. Participate in ongoing training related to digital accessibility. Required Qualifications Must be a current University of Michigan-Dearborn student Desired Qualifications Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, including enthusiasm for work, initiative and follow-up skills Interact with others in a friendly, open, and accepting manner Ability to follow instructions accurately, work independently, multi-task, creatively and independently problem solve, and research various mediums for information. Work in a team environment Handle confidential and sensitive information Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes
Requirements
- Must be a current University of Michigan-Dearborn student
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, including enthusiasm for work, initiative and follow-up skills
- Interact with others in a friendly, open, and accepting manner
- Ability to follow instructions accurately, work independently, multi-task, creatively and independently problem solve, and research various mediums for information.
- Work in a team environment
- Handle confidential and sensitive information
Responsibilities
- Review digital course materials (e.g., documents, slides, PDFs, and multimedia) for accessibility compliance
- Assist in remediating documents and other digital assets to meet digital accessibility standards
- Support the creation of accessible text, images, tables, and captions in instructional materials.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to improve accessibility within Canvas.
- Conduct basic accessibility checks using technological tools provided.
- Maintain accurate records of completed accessibility work and provide reports as needed.
- Participate in ongoing training related to digital accessibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
