Visual Accessibility & Presentation Support

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan School of Information seeks a Visual Support Assistant to aid faculty and staff with accessibility needs. Reporting to HR leadership, the role collaborates on administrative tasks, presentation support, and on-campus event assistance.

We welcome candidates who enjoy partnering with diverse teams and evolving to meet accessibility challenges. This position offers hybrid/work-from-campus flexibility and opportunities to impact scholarly communication.

Qualifications

• Experience providing visual assistance in various tasks and settings.
• Ability to design presentations, infographics, and display data clearly.
• Experience working in higher education environments.
• Proficiency with LaTeX for document formatting and math typesetting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with converting inaccessible material to accessible versions, including data visualization descriptions.
• Support with repetitive tasks such as event coordination or navigating inaccessible tools.
• Create aesthetically appealing presentations, system diagrams, and data visualizations in collaboration with faculty.
• Proofread and spot-check manuscripts while ensuring visual clarity.

Skills

Visual support

Presentations & infographics

Higher education experience

LaTeX proficiency

Tools

LaTeX

Job description

The University of Michigan School of Information seeks a Visual Support Assistant to aid faculty and staff with accessibility needs. Reporting to HR leadership, the role collaborates on administrative tasks, presentation support, and on-campus event assistance.

We welcome candidates who enjoy partnering with diverse teams and evolving to meet accessibility challenges. This position offers hybrid/work-from-campus flexibility and opportunities to impact scholarly communication.