Accessibility Support Assistant (Academic)
To provide Accessibility Support to a vision impaired academic who is on a balanced research/teaching/service contract in the Southampton Education School for 8 hours per week for 1 year with the potential for extension for up to 3 years.
Duties will vary, but will include:
* Creating and managing data records, including Excel spread sheets, PowerPoint slides for use in a variety of research, teaching and course administrative settings
* Assisting the academic with library research activities such as searching library catalogues or databases or electronic sources.
* Data interpretation (i.e. inaccessible/visual representations of student work/quant research data);
* Providing support for electronic platform use, (i.e. worktribe);
* Academic referencing using a variety of academic conventions: i.e. APA, Harvard, and utilising software to administer appropriately cited sources;
* Preparing materials for publication;
* Carrying out reviews of literature as directed;
* Providing practical assistance to academic in campus settings, placements or field trips.
* Occasional physical location support on university campus/property.
* Reading aloud academic materials (e.g. journal articles, books, exam papers or class handouts).
* Recording academic material in digital formats.
* Transcribing information such as handwritten notes and/or audio recordings using standard word processing software.
What we can offer you
As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.
As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.
This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk .
Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
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