Accessible Media Graduate Student Employee - IE

Accessible Media Graduate Student Employee - IE

James Madison University's Office of Disability Services (ODS) is seeking a graduate student to assist in providing accommodations to students registered with ODS with a focus on captioning. This position is paid an hourly rate and does NOT include a tuition waiver. Exact hours TBD, estimate at this time of 15-20 hours per week. The graduate student employee will work cooperatively with the Accessible Media program in ODS. The Accessible Media program creates accessible course materials for students registered with ODS, including audio files, accessible Word documents, tactile and described graphics, captioned videos, described videos, and braille materials. The graduate student employee will receive training and ongoing coaching from the Accessible Media staff, as well as training from other ODS programs as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Captioning and transcribing course materials
Assist the captioning coordinator in processing, creating, and delivering captioning materials
Input data into a task and workflow management system
Quality check work from vendors to ensure accuracy
As time allows, assist the Accessible Media program with other areas of production
Assist other program areas of ODS as needed
Qualifications:
Ability to listen to and transcribe auditory content
Strong editing skills, experience in a writing-related field preferred
Flexibility and ability to learn new skills quickly
Consistent attention to detail
Ability to problem solve in the moment and respond well to unexpected situations
Ability to work as a team and to navigate new experiences with colleagues and students
Experience in learning and troubleshooting a variety of technologies
Additional Posting Information:
ODS holds a recommended student employee training from August 19-21, 2026. Please plan to attend if selected.
Conditions of Employment:
Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate). E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
EEO Statement:
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or disability-svcs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer