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Position Title:

Digital Accessibility Assistant

Job Category:

Student Hourly

Job Profile:

Student Help

Job Summary:

The Digital Accessibility Assistant works with CEITL staff to improve the accuracy of machine captions on instructional video to align with the ADA standard of 99% accurate closed captions with correct punctuation and capitalization. The position involves reviewing closed captions associated with video and making corrections so that the captions match what is being spoken. Machine captioning provides around a 90% or better accuracy (speaker and topic dependent). CEITL Digital Accessibility Assistants review those captions and remediate errors.

Job Duties

o    Following departmental workflow to run machine captions on videos (usually short 5-15 minute) and then remediating the errors.

o    View instructional videos with closed captions, watch for and fix errors.

o    Over time, additional training may be provided to support additional digital

accessibility work such as remediating PDFs or other course-related files.

o    Work is scheduled in the CEITL staff office in Wyllie Hall with flexibility during standard business hours (M-F 8:00-4:30). Work time will be available during

semester breaks, including winterim, if desired.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:

Center for Excellence in Inclusive Teaching & Learning (CEITL)

Compensation:

$12 per hour.

Required Qualifications:

Strong attention to detail and good working knowledge of English spelling and grammar (no major, year, or GPA restrictions)
 

Preferred Qualifications:

Successful completion of ENGL 101 or equivalent
Education: Current undergraduate or graduate student

How to Apply:

To apply, click the Apply button at the top of this page. Please upload your resume. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until November 26th, 2025.

Contact Information:

Maggie Loney, Instructional Designer, lawlerm@uwp.edu

Legal Notices and Important Information 

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)  

  

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.  

 

Reasonable Accommodations 

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability. 

 

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Transcript Requirement  

Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire. 

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.