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Instructional Aide
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Job ID 72608
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study
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Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

How to Apply:
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline experience that directly relates to this position. All resumes should be in Word format.
Please upload your applications to https://www.dropbox.com/request/u2NyLJ86VGSLEaA0crvX, by Sunday, November 10, 2024. Please ensure that your application materials are screen reader accessible. This means that any images are properly described, and PDF documents have the correct reading order.


Job Summary:
You will work with a tenure track faculty member on visually inaccessible course preparation and teaching materials. 
Visual interpreting is a relatively new field of work, prior experience is not required.


Responsibilities:

  • Make and edit visually appealing presentations. This includes:
  • Create high-quality graphics with guidance from the instructor.
  • Design presentations in PowerPoint with guidance from the instructor.
  • Ensure presentations meet accessibility best practices.
  • Provide access to inaccessible content and activities. This includes:
  • Improve inaccessible presentations and documents into accessible formats.
  • Help with technology setup which can involve inaccessible touch screen panels.
  • Help with the accessibility of visual cues during lectures.
  • Help with administrative tasks that are inaccessible or not optimized for efficiency with accessibility solutions. This includes:
  • Help with scheduling events by checking availability across multiple attendee calendars, filling in scheduling polls, and providing the instructor’s availability.
  • Help fill in forms and documentation preparation related to the instructor’s professional activities. This may include working with inaccessible teaching administrative portals.

 
Educational Value

Students will be exposed to accessibility standards and best practices to accessible communication. Interested students may also gain exposure to the design of course content (a valuable educational experience for certain career paths) by assisting with the creation of slides.
Job Requirements
  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree
  • 1+ years experience in an administrative or program support role, especially in higher education.
  • Proficiency withMicrosoft PowerPoint.
  • Proficiency with any diagram-making software.
  • Flexibility to occasionally work outside regular business hours to support events.
  • Must have a basic understanding of web accessibility guidelines.

 
Hourly Rate $20.00/hour to $25.00/hour
Hours 5.0 to 10.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter
Start Date Monday, November 11, 2024
End Date At completion of course
Primary Contact Amanda Reyes Aquino
Primary Contact's Email N/A
Supervisor Venkatesh Potluri
Work Location This is an in-person position with an occasional need or flexibility for remote work. . Hybrid work is possible and follows the UMSI Remote Work Policy and with supervisor approval. Remote work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change depending upon our needs.
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