OER Digital Accessibility (DA) Student Assistant

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Job Description

The OER Digital Accessibility (DA) Student Assistant supports faculty in improving the quality, usability, and accessibility of Open Educational Resources (OER) for French 101 and 102. This position is part of a pilot program coordinated by the Center for Inclusive Teaching and Learning (CITL) and the UWSP Library. The student assistant will review and revise course materials in Pressbooks (On y Go! 2) to ensure accessibility compliance and usability. Responsibilities include formatting content, adding or revising alternative text for images, reviewing heading structure, and supporting video captioning as needed. The student will also document accessibility updates and track justified exceptions, particularly those related to language-learning pedagogy. All work can be performed remotely, and supervised check-in meetings can be held on Zoom.

Required Qualifications

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow guidelines Excellent organizational and documentation skills Strong written communication skills Ability to learn and apply digital accessibility standards Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with French 101 and 102 materials Interest in OER, instructional design, or educational technology Background in French or language learning Familiarity with digital accessibility principles (e.g., alt text, headings, captions) Experience with Pressbooks, LMS, or web-based publishing tools Education Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student Good academic standing Availability to work during the summer and/or academic term Compensation $15/hour Hours Up to 200 total hours (maximum funding of $3,000), starting from July 1st, 2026. Students may work up to 25 hours per week during the academic semester and up to 40 hours per week during the summer months (beginning July 1), in accordance with UW System student employment policies. Supplement Application Requirements Candidates may be asked to submit: A brief statement of interest (1–2 paragraphs) describing relevant experience and interest in accessibility, OER, or educational technology Optional: sample of detail-oriented work (e.g., edited document, project, or coursework) Hiring Committee Hiring Committee Chair: Vera Klekovkina Hiring Committee Member(s): Lindsey Cheever, CITL/Library Representative (if needed) Contact Information For specific position details and questions: Vera Klekovkina, [email protected] Key Job Responsibilities: Special Notes: Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com. Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or [email protected]. The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. 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.