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A cover letter is highly encouraged 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 skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The individual in this role will report to the Assistant Director of Disability & Accessibility Support Services and will play a pivotal role in supporting the daily operations of DASS. Their responsibilities include increasing direct support to students who receive accommodations and fostering an environment of disability awareness and inclusion. This position entails assisting in the provision of accommodations, as well as coordinating special projects and events. Furthermore, it offers the opportunity to independently develop and implement accessibility projects and collaborate with various departments.

The work schedule is flexible and will be determined by departmental needs and the individual's availability, with the understanding that some evening or weekend shifts may occasionally be necessary.

Responsibilities*

Assist with carrying out some student accommodations.

• Act as a scribe or reader
• Assisting students in a lab course
• Taking notes
• Locating alternate format textbooks
• Creating transcriptions of audio

Assist with proctoring tests

• Preparing an electronic version of a test to work with text-to-speech software
• Printing and organizing exams
• Test monitoring

Front desk coverage.

• Answering and directing calls
• Greeting office visitors
• Scanning and shredding documents
• Create "how-to" guides
• Using WordPress to make website updates

Provide training to students on assistive technology.

• Glean
• Read&Write
• NVDA
• Accommodate (students)

Facilitate projects to engage students on campus

• Facilitate the "Disability Dialogues" peer support group
• Assist with event planning
• Tabling at student orientations, Wolverine Welcome, and other campus events
• Creat promotional materials

Required Qualifications*

Be a registered University of Michigan-Flint student and have a desire to create an equitable and inclusive environment.

Modes of Work

Onsite

The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan

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.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.