University of Virginia·Charlottesville, Virginia
Members of the Student Advisory Board will provide direct input on accessible teaching and learning efforts across the University. Responsibilities include attending meetings, providing guidance to faculty and staff, and offering feedback on learning materials and tools.
…uses tools like video captioning, Immersive Reader, speech recognition, Read&Write, or other adaptations in your learning environment? …has requested (or considered requesting) accommodations or disability support services to be successful in school? …has encountered or navigated disability-related barriers at UVA or another school? …wants to help instructors and peers understand the impact and value of accessible teaching and learning? …is interested in joining a team of students committed to improving universal access in teaching and learning at UVA? If any of those are true for you, we invite you to consider this opportunity!
The Center for Teaching Excellence is hiring undergraduate students to serve on a Student Advisory Board which will provide direct input on accessible teaching and learning efforts across the University. Members of the Board will offer perspectives and support informed by their personal experiences navigating challenges and barriers in the University environment. As a Board member, you will provide valuable input on accessibility issues in teaching and learning, including, but not limited to accessibility and usability of course materials, accessibility of in-class lessons, user engagement in online environments and with online tools, and accessibility of physical classroom spaces. We are looking for a broad representation of undergraduates across different UVA schools and with different experiences. We value the experience of students who use assistive technologies and/or accessible content for a wide variety of reasons, including vision or hearing disabilities, neurodivergence, chronic health conditions, English language skills, physical disabilities, or other learning needs. Students applying to this position should be willing, in appropriate professional contexts related to this work, to discuss their experiences with accommodations, assistive technology and/or accessible content, the impact these have had on their learning experiences, and their ideas for improving accessibility for all UVA students. Work will include in-person and hybrid meetings, which will be designed to ensure accessibility and protect health. Any questions about the position should be directed to Luke Rosenberger (rosenberger@virginia.edu). Specific responsibilities Required activities Attend a Board orientation (about an hour) on a date TBD in September Attend board meetings (about an hour) roughly every three weeks through the academic year Meet with and/or provide guidance to CTE faculty and staff regarding CTE program content and planning Meet with and/or provide guidance to the CTE’s undergraduate student consultants Provide feedback on learning materials, activities, assignments, tools Possible additional activities Participate in focus groups and/or usability testing related to the use of learning tools, interfaces, and content with assistive technology Co-create communications and awareness campaigns, content and/or events on accessibility in learning Participate in professional learning opportunities relevant to this work Hours and compensation Orientation, meetings and Board activities will be compensated at $17/hour Average of 2 hours per week for up to 32 weeks
Applicants must be current UVA undergraduate students enrolled in at least 12 credit hours. Candidates should have experience using accommodations or assistive technology and possess strong communication and organizational skills.
Market context
In Virginia, student accessibility and advising roles can be competitive because they often seek applicants who understand campus support needs and can communicate clearly with peers and staff. For this Student Advisory Board on Accessibility in Learning position, the strongest candidates usually bring firsthand experience with accommodations or assistive technology, plus strong organization. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your UVA enrollment status and prepare one example of how you’ve used accessibility tools or support services.