Accessible Media Services (AMS) is looking for YOU!

Positions now available in Text Conversion services for student workers to help convert course material. Students will be trained in converting course materials into accessible formats, such as Microsoft Word and PDF, for students with disabilities. Students will also be trained in Video Captioning services for when books are caught up.

Details

• Hours
  • Flexible schedule
  • Minimum of 10 hours per week (At least 5 hours must be worked 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday)
  • Hours may fluctuate during finals
• Students may work do Text Conversion work in the office or remotely; Video Captioning must be done in the AMS office
• Starting wage: minimum wage
• High security (Required to sign a confidentiality statement)

Responsibilities

Text Conversion workers will also be trained to work in Video Captioning once all Text Conversion work is completed.

Text Conversion

1. Convert print course material to accessible documents using ABBYY FineReader following accessibility standards (i.e., text recognition, zoning areas, and marking reading order)
2. Edit exported documents to meet accessibility standards (i.e., number pages, add headings, and write alt text for images)
3. Convert STEM material (if applicable) using equation editing software

Captioning

1. Use project management software to keep track of videos. This includes who gave AMS the video, copyright owner, time spent working on video, et cetera
2. Use Subtitle Edit, Otter.AI, Descript, Amara.org, and Media Space to create caption files and export caption files to correct format
3. Review captioned material created by other employees of the office
4. Research captioning information about videos that will be used in a class here on campus
5. Communicate with other employees as to the status of videos

Applicant Qualities

1. Clear communication skills
2. Dependable
3. Organized person who pays close attention to details
4. Able to work with both Mac and Windows
5. Can work independently
6. Must be able to sit and work on a keyboard and mouse for extended periods
7. Typing skills at least 60+ WPM

Requirements

1. Must be a University of Illinois Student or have a Bachelor’s Degree

To Apply

Please email AMS staff and inquire about openings. Note: we typically hire before the beginning of fall and spring semesters.

Contact

Accessible Media Services (AMS)
Disability Resources and Educational Services
University of Illinois
1207 S. Oak St., Champaign, IL 61820 – MC 574

AMS Email: dres-accessible-media@illinois.edu
Website: go.illinois.edu/accessible-media-services