About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary</b></H2> </div><div><h3><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Job Description:</strong></span></h3> <p>The Veterinary Education Support Team (VEST) provides custom instructional support services to faculty, staff, and students in the College of Veterinary Medicine.</p> <p>VEST is seeking an <strong>Accessibility Student Assistant</strong> to help PVM faculty and staff ensure all course content is fully accessible to all students. This content may include documents, images, videos, and other digital materials.</p> <h3><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></h3> <ul type="disc"> <li>Format and remediate course documents, presentations, and multimedia to meet accessibility standards.</li> <li>Collaborate effectively with faculty and staff to support instructional needs.</li> <li>Manage sensitive course data and assessments with strict discretion and confidentiality.</li> <li>Other duties may be assigned as logically determined.</li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Qualifications & Requirements</strong></span></h3> <ul type="disc"> <li>Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student available to work 15–20 hours per week.</li> <li>Must be comfortable working in an environment where animals may be encountered in the hallways or in offices (Lynn Hall).</li> <li>Must complete all required Purdue University privacy and confidentiality certifications within the first week of employment.</li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Additional Information</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Hours:</strong> 15–20 hours per week (must be worked on-site in Lynn Hall)</li> <li><strong>Reports To:</strong> Senior Instructional Designer, VEST</li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>How to Apply</strong></span></h3> <p>To be considered for this position, applicants <strong>must submit both a resume and a tailored cover letter</strong> detailing their interest and relevant skills.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Core Competencies</b></H2> </div><div><h3><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Required:</strong></span></h3> <ul type="disc"> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li> <li>Strong problem-solving abilities and the initiative to work independently.</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).</li> <li>Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software and technology.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <h3><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Preferred (Helpful Skills):</strong></span></h3> <ul type="disc"> <li>Experience editing audio and video files.</li> <li>Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat (specifically for PDF remediation).</li> <li>Basic understanding of HTML.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Compensation Data</H2> </div><div><p><strong>Pay: </strong>$10.50/hour</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Education</b></H2> </div><div>0</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Experience</b></H2> </div><div><p>0</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>FLSA Status</b></H2> </div><div>Non-Exempt</div></div></div>