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Adaptive Technology Assistant Generalist

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 508740
Division/Organization: Division of Student Life
Department: McBurney Disability Resource Center
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: McBurney Center
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: Hourly Wage
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Education and Training, Customer Service, Information Technology and Computers, Honoring Context and Culture, Higher Education-Student Affairs

Department Overview:

 The McBurney Disability Resource Center is a great place to work and gain valuable experience for your future career. The McBurney Center is a team-focused, collaborative environment that provides support services to UW-Madison students with visual, learning, hearing, mobility, and other disabilities.

Anticipated Start Date:

 March 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 12 Maximum: 29

Schedule:

 Work schedule is determined in conjunction with the supervisor, AT team, and the student’s class schedule during the Center’s business hours (8:00am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday).
Work scheduling expectations:
1. Minimum average of 10-12 hours per week over the semester. Preferred 15+ hours at the beginning of the semesters then hours can be reduced to 10 hours during mid-terms and finals.
2. Available to work winter and summer breaks or return to work two week before a semester begins.
3. Work at least 2 hour block of time during a shift

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $16.00/hour

Number of Positions:

 5

Qualifications:

 Two-year minimum availability (e.g. through May 2027) is preferred for this position, along with the availability to work during the summer and in January during winter breaks. While these positions work with a lot of technology, a blend of strong interpersonal, communication, writing/editing, and organization skills are crucial because these positions regularly communicate with faculty/staff/students/vendors/IT and work with classroom materials.

Qualifications include:
1. Current UW-Madison undergraduate or graduate student status.
2. Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA (on a scale of 4).
3. Computer experience including e-mail, word processing, internet searching, and database use.
4. Familiarity with campus and campus resources preferred.
5. Experience across Windows, Mac, and mobile devices.
6. Experience with scanning software/hardware is a plus.
7. Experience with audio/video software/hardware is a plus.
8. Experience working with people with disabilities is a plus.
9. Experience with databases, computer programming, and/or script writing is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

We are looking for creative students with versatile communication, task management, editing, and technology skills. Students from all majors are encouraged to apply. These positions do not require extensive experience in adaptive technology but do rely on the ability to quickly learn about unfamiliar technologies, problem-solve, adapt, and apply appropriate technology skills/standards. Training on the unique technology and software we use is provided.

Skills and Abilities:
1. Excellent time management and organization skills.
2. Excellent communication skills, both person-to-person and written.
3. Customer service and quality driven.
4. Constant attention to accuracy and detail.
5. Strong proofreading and editing skills.
6. Strong problem-solving abilities.
7. Strong keyboarding skills.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

This position will within Adaptive Technology (AT) but will be cross-trained in aspects of the other areas of AT. The primary areas include:
* Alternative Formats – Converting print materials to accessible formats for students with print-related disabilities
* Furniture accommodations – Providing alternative tables and chairs to the standard furniture for students with mobility and health disabilities
* Notetaking accommodations - Supporting students, instructors, and notetakers along with troubleshooting technology for peer notetaking, smartpen, and notetaking apps.
* Other Tech and AT Support - Supporting various other services and technology needs within AT and the McBurney Center.

For further information or questions contact Gwynette Hall at Gwynette.hall@wisc.edu.

Physical Demands:

None

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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