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Computer Consultant I
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Job ID 74453
Job Funding Source Work-Study
Employer Sociology, Department of
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

Position Summary:

Join the Sociology department’s effort to improve digital accessibility! We are seeking motivated undergraduate students to serve as Digital Accessibility Assistants, supporting faculty in updating Canvas course sites and digital materials to work towards University accessibility requirements by April 2026. Training will be provided. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with faculty during scheduled working sessions to update syllabi, slides, PDFs, forms, and other course materials for accessibility.

  • Offer one-on-one assistance to faculty for both on-site and virtual assistance.

  • Review and revise digital content on Canvas to meet accessibility standards using tools such as Grackle and Panorama.

  • Provide guidance to faculty on using accessibility features within the Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides).

  • Use campus resources, including U-M Digital Accessibility website, attend training sessions, and consolidate training resources for departmental use. 

  • Document and track accessibility improvements.

Time Commitment:

8-10 hours per week beginning January 2026; additional hours may be available over Spring/Summer for continued employment. Regular working sessions will be scheduled on select Fridays throughout the Winter semester, but work scheduling will be coordinated based on availability. 

 
Educational Value

Students will gain professional experience utilizing technology to support our faculty and department. Communication skills and experience with technological accessibility tools will be gained.
Job Requirements

Qualifications:

 

If you are passionate about digital accessibility and interested in making U-M course sites more inclusive, we encourage you to apply! Please highlight your relevant experience in your application. If applicable, please include work study award information in your cover letter.

  • Interest in digital accessibility, inclusive education, and supporting faculty.

  • Previous experience with Canvas and accessibility tools (Grackle, Panorama) preferred.

  • Proficient in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive).

  • Experience with PDF editing tools (Adobe Acrobat), document formatting, or basic HTML/CSS a plus

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Attention to detail and willingness to learn new software.

  • Preference may be given to undergraduate students with work study awards.
Hourly Rate $16.00/hour to $18.00/hour
Hours 8.0 to 10.0 hours per week
Time Frame Winter Only
Start Date Beginning of Winter term
End Date End of Winter term
Primary Contact Emily Kim
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Supervisor N/A
Work Location In-person support and workshops with faculty will be located in the department of Sociology (LSA Building, 500 S State St). Opportunities for remote work may be provided.
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