Hybrid Student SAC Text Editor bei University of Kansas
University of Kansas · Lawrence, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Optionales Büro in Lawrence
Job Description
- 70% Convert materials from PDF, PowerPoint and other formats to Microsoft Word
- 15% Create image descriptions to ensure document accessibility
- 10% Edit and tag documents to maximize readability by screen readers
- Additional duties as assigned
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
Work Schedule
20 hours per week
Contact Information to Applicants
Required Qualifications
- Prior experience working independently as demonstrated in the application materials.
- Prior experience with technology including using computers, scanning documents, and troubleshooting software applications as demonstrated in the application materials.
Advertised Salary Range
$11.00 per hour
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with using scanning equipment as demonstrated in the application materials.
- Experience using accessibility features in Word and Adobe as demonstrated in the application materials.
- Experience converting PDF documents to machine-readable text as demonstrated in the application materials.
- Eligible for Federal Work Study. Not sure? Check out http://affordability.ku.edu/financialaid/workstudy/federal.
Position Overview
Text Editors work behind the scenes to create fully accessible classroom materials on behalf of students with disabilities who require print accommodations. They work independently on projects with hard deadlines, ask questions, and solve document and editing problems. While work is busiest within the first few months of any semester, ongoing projects and summer hours are often available.
Reg/Temp
Temporary
Additional Candidate Instruction
Complete online application. Please submit a resume and a separate document answering the following questions:
- What do you know about the Student Access Center and the work that we do?
- Why do you think you would do well in this position?
- What is your availability and preferred number of hours during a Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. work week?
- What is your major area of study at KU?
- What is your current anticipated graduation date?
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
