Student Advisory Board on Accessibility in Learning (Student Wage)

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Are you a current UVA undergraduate who: …uses tools like video captioning, Immersive Reader, speech recognition, Read&Write, or other adaptations in your learning environment? …has requested (or considered requesting) accommodations or disability support services to be successful in school? …has encountered or navigated disability-related barriers at UVA or another school? …wants to help instructors and peers understand the impact and value of accessible teaching and learning? …is interested in joining a team of students committed to improving universal access in teaching and learning at UVA? If any of those are true for you, we invite you to consider this opportunity! Job description The Center for Teaching Excellence is hiring undergraduate students to serve on a Student Advisory Board which will provide direct input on accessible teaching and learning efforts across the University. Members of the Board will offer perspectives and support informed by their personal experiences navigating challenges and barriers in the University environment. As a Board member, you will provide valuable input on accessibility issues in teaching and learning, including, but not limited to accessibility and usability of course materials, accessibility of in-class lessons, user engagement in online environments and with online tools, and accessibility of physical classroom spaces. We are looking for a broad representation of undergraduates across different UVA schools and with different experiences. We value the experience of students who use assistive technologies and/or accessible content for a wide variety of reasons, including vision or hearing disabilities, neurodivergence, chronic health conditions, English language skills, physical disabilities, or other learning needs. Students applying to this position should be willing, in appropriate professional contexts related to this work, to discuss their experiences with accommodations, assistive technology and/or accessible content, the impact these have had on their learning experiences, and their ideas for improving accessibility for all UVA students. Work will include in-person and hybrid meetings, which will be designed to ensure accessibility and protect health. Any questions about the position should be directed to Luke Rosenberger (rosenberger@virginia.edu). Specific responsibilities Required activities Attend a Board orientation (about an hour) on a date TBD Attend board meetings (about an hour) roughly every three weeks through the academic year Meet with and/or provide guidance to CTE faculty and staff regarding CTE program content and planning Meet with and/or provide guidance to the CTE’s undergraduate student consultants Provide feedback on learning materials, activities, assignments, tools Possible additional activities Participate in focus groups and/or usability testing related to the use of learning tools, interfaces, and content with assistive technology Co-create communications and awareness campaigns, content and/or events on accessibility in learning Participate in professional learning opportunities relevant to this work Hours and compensation Orientation, meetings and Board activities will be compensated at $17/hour Average of 2 hours per week for up to 30 weeks August 26, 2025 - May 8, 2026 Eligibility and qualifications: UVA undergraduate student, enrolled in 12 credits hours or more Experience using accommodations, assistive technology and/or accessible content to support their learning at UVA and/or elsewhere Examples would include (but are not limited to): screenreaders (i.e. JAWS, NVDA) captioning, speech recognition, audio recorders, assistive listening systems, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, Read&Write, alternative input/output devices, Immersive Reader, or other adapted learning environments or content Strong listening and communication skills Strong interpersonal skills, including empathy and compassion Strong organizational skills, including maintaining a schedule and responding promptly to electronic communications Interest in sharing personal experiences with assistive technology and/or accessible content, with the goal of improving accessibility in teaching and learning at UVA The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment. In 1819, Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia and inaugurated a bold experiment. Two centuries later, Jefferson’s vision thrives. Across Grounds - and throughout the world - UVA students, faculty, staff and alumni challenge convention, break barriers and pursue the greater good. The University of Virginia is made up of eleven schools and affiliated foundations in Charlottesville plus the College at Wise in Southwest Virginia. The University of Virginia Health System is a renowned academic medical center committed to providing outstanding patient care, educating tomorrow's health care leaders and discovering new and better ways to treat diseases. The University's Medical Center, School of Medicine and Physicians Group are recognized for their excellence in patient care, education and research. At UVA, we offer a rich collection benefits, which have long been recognized and valued for their comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. In addition to a robust array of traditional benefits such as health care, time off, and retirement, UVA offers a comprehensive list of benefits and services to help staff and faculty meet their personal and family needs.

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