University of Michigan · 9 hours ago
STUDENT ASSISTANT (TEMP) - Digital Accessibility Assistance
Dearborn, MI
Part-time
Hybrid
New GradThe University of Michigan is seeking a Student Assistant for Digital Accessibility Assistance. This role involves reviewing and remediating digital course materials for accessibility compliance and collaborating with faculty and staff to enhance accessibility within the university's systems.
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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
Qualification
Required
Must be a current University of Michigan-Dearborn student
Preferred
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
Company
University of Michigan
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.
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