Content Accessibility Assistant at University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Job Description:

Salary/Position Classification

• $15.00 Hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)


• 10 hours per week


• 100% Remote Work Availability: No


• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

In this position you will work with Biomedical Sciences faculty to support development of inclusive learning materials accessible to all learners.

• Generate, review, and edit descriptive image alternative text for Biomedical Sciences course lecture and lab images, using generative AI and other resources.


• Review lecture auto-generated closed captioning to identify and correct errors in translation.


• Other duties as assigned

As a result of working in this position, the staff member will gain the following skills:

• Communication


• Professionalism


• Technology


• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

• Experience with Microsoft Word and Power Point


• Computer skills to include file sharing and file backup


• English language fluency to a level sufficient to comparing lecture audio with closed captioning transcription


• Must have accepted a Federal Work Study Award from the Office of Student Finance


• Enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits for the employed academic semester


• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

• Familiarity with medical terminology

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
* Resume

* Cover Letter


Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.


Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Hawk Central or email us at und.careerservices@und.edu.