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University of Michigan · 11 hours ago

Digital Accessibility Assistant

The University of Michigan is seeking a Digital Accessibility Assistant to support their Disability Equity Office. This role involves providing training, research, and individualized support for instructors to enhance the digital accessibility of their courses, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards.

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Responsibilities

Conduct digital accessibility training and consultations for instructors and instructional support staff
Perform accessibility research and apply knowledge to discipline-specific inquiries (e.g., equations, complex diagrams, historical documents, etc.)
Assist with responding to course accessibility questions submitted to the DEO request portal, working with the DEO professional staff to escalate questions as necessary
Develop expertise around digital accessibility as it pertains to course content
Assist in developing educational materials on accessibility compliance and inclusive design

Qualification

Digital accessibility knowledgeAdobe Acrobat ProWeb design principlesCommunication skillsPresentation skillsTeam collaborationTime management

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent
0-1 year work experience
Basic familiarity with digital accessibility as a concept, as well as the core principles and some of the best practices
Ability to operate in the university environment effectively in a manner consistent with the university's mission and culture
Experience communicating complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences with varying degrees of knowledge
Reliable, adaptable, and able to work well with others
Proven communication and presentation skills
Ability to prioritize time-sensitive projects and work towards various goals simultaneously

Preferred

Familiarity with accessibility from a design or document design perspective
Basic knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro
Basic knowledge of web design or development principles

Company

University of Michigan

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The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

H1B Sponsorship

University of Michigan has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (662)
2024 (594)
2023 (787)
2022 (473)
2021 (411)
2020 (324)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$359.75M
Key Investors
Michigan Economic Development CorporationNational Institutes of HealthBreakthrough T1D
2025-07-17Grant· $1M
2025-06-07Grant· $1.17M
2025-04-23Grant

Leadership Team

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Greg McGuire
Managing Director, Mcity
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Robert Goodspeed
Chair, Urban and Regional Planning Program
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