STUDENT ASSISTANT (TEMP) - Digital Accessibility Assistance

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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.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.