<p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Announcement</p> <p>Details</p> <p>Open Date 11/24/2025 Requisition Number PRN16559N Job Title UU Student - Other Working Title UU Student - Accessibility Assistant Career Progression Track SJ Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? Yes Standard Hours per Week 5-19 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary</p> <p>Flexible work schedule</p> <p>Is this a work study job? No VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00051 - College of Engineering-Dean Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 15.00 to 16.00 Close Date 01/31/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary</p> <p>Collaborate with CLEAR faculty to help implement the Price College of Engineering 2025-2026 digital accessibility initiative. Improve the quality of engineering courses by reviewing, editing, and updating digital course materials for accessibility. Work with a team to support faculty and train teaching assistants as they modify course content to comply with federal accessibility guidelines and regulations.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>The key responsibilities of the position include:</p> <ul> <li>Perform usability and accessibility checks of in-person, hybrid, online, and remote real-time courses </li><li>Identify and flag inaccessible content, elements, and tools in digital course materials </li><li>Review, update, and test course materials and settings for accessibility </li><li>Assist in developing accessibility training materials and videos </li><li>Train other student employees in accessibility processes </li><li>Under supervision, support faculty in accessibility updates </li><li>Report to supervisors for assignments </li><li>Respond to requests in a timely manner </li><li>Meet all assigned deadlines within a flexible working schedule </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>This job is an entry-level position. Training will be provided. To qualify, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Current University of Utah student </li><li>One year of computer operations experience </li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite </li><li>Familiarity with Windows, Mac, tablets, and mobile devices </li><li>Experience with Canvas LMS as a student or instructor </li><li>Effective communication skills </li><li>Attention to detail </li><li>Experience learning and using new software </li><li>Organization and time management skills </li><li>Ability to perform the essential job functions as outlined above. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications Preferences</p> <p>Priority will be given to candidates with any of the preferred qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Working towards a bachelor's or master's degree in the Price College of Engineering (i.e., biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, computer engineering, computer science, construction engineering, data science, electrical engineering, materials science and engineering, and mechanical engineering) </li><li>Familiarity with Adobe Creative Commons tools, especially Adobe Acrobat </li><li>Experience with video editing and screencast recording </li><li>Experience with HTML and web content design. </li></ul> <p>Special Instructions Summary Additional Information</p> <p>The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.</p> <p>This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.</p> <p>The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.</p> <p>All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.</p> <p>The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. 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They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.</p> <p>Posting Specific Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only </li><li>Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only </li></ul>