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Website Accessibility Evaluator
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Job ID 72449
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study
Employer CAEN
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

This position supports Michigan Engineering’s web accessibility efforts by testing, analyzing, and remediating academic, administrative, course, and research websites to ensure they meet campus requirements. Students will learn and apply best practices for digital accessibility and become proficient with technologies that help make digital content accessible. Students will work independently and collaboratively to identify and address accessibility issues in a variety of online technologies, such as WordPress websites, custom web applications, Canvas courses, and/or supplemental documentation. They will also analyze data from their testing and remediation efforts to provide insights on common issues and provide estimates for the time required to bring digital platforms up to accessibility standards. Work involving undergraduate course content may be limited to graduate students due to access requirements.

 

Please apply at: https://caen.engin.umich.edu/about/student-employment/

Educational Value

This position offers students hands-on experience in digital accessibility, enhancing their technical skills and equipping them with the expertise needed for creating inclusive digital environments. Students will develop proficiency with accessibility tools, strengthen their problem-solving abilities, and gain experience in data analysis and report generation. This role prepares students for careers in web development, digital accessibility evaluation, educational technology, user experience design, and compliance roles. 

Job Requirements

This position is only open to graduate students, as access to undergraduate course content is required.

 
Hourly Rate $17.00/hour to $19.00/hour
Hours 5.0 to 29.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date Fall 2024
End Date Completion of Project
Primary Contact Melani Marie Marroquin
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Supervisor N/A
Work Location Duderstadt
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