Job Title
STUDENT ASSISTANT (TEMP) - Digital Accessibility Assistance
Job ID
270428
Location
Dearborn Campus
City
Dearborn
State
MI
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Job Title
OFFICE ASSISTANT (TEMP)
Appointing Department
Dbn-College of Educ,Health,&HS
Posting Begin Date
11/03/2025
Posting End Date
01/04/2026
Salary From
15.00
Salary To
15.00
Date Closed
 
FLSA Status
Nonexempt

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.