Student Assistant

University of Michigan, United States

Updated: 4 days ago
Location: Dearborn, MICHIGAN

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Job Summary

An assistant for visually impaired students would be required to perform the following tasks:

  • Reading aloud materials such as textbooks, slides, and other classroom materials
  • Describe visual information (verbally explaining visual elements like diagrams, graphs, images or classroom demonstrations).
  • Assist students with using assistive technology such as screen readers. magnification software or specialized computer programs
  • Communication support, such as facilitating communication between the student and instructors.
  • Work closely with the visually impaired student and their instructors to develop a support plan
  • Confidentiality, which entails maintaining students privacy
  • Tutor student with various subjects, simplifying complex topics. subjects include: software engineering, ethics, geology, math, etc.
  • Create and describe diagrams, and assist with assignment editing and refinement.
  • Provide hands-on assistance with assignments and software engineering projects.
  • Proctor, scribe, and read exams to ensure equitable testing conditions.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .


Additional Information

Temp position: 1 year
Hours: Varies based on need of student that week


Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.


U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.


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