Job Summary

The Graduate Assistant position requires availability to work during the summer and throughout the academic year.

Two Graduate Assistant positions available:

One Assistant will provide support to the Lead Braille Transcriber in the development and production of accessible instructional materials for students with visual impairments. This position assists with the preparation, transcription, formatting, and quality assurance of braille documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with accessibility standards.

One Assistant will provide support to the Lead Illustrator in the development and production of accessible instructional materials for students with visual impairments. This position assists with the preparation, formatting, and quality assurance of tactile graphics to ensure accuracy and compliance with accessibility standards.

The Graduate Assistant collaborates with team members to meet established deadlines, supports workflow coordination, and assists in maintaining organized production processes. Responsibilities may include basic braille transcription (no prior braille experience required), editing and proofreading materials, assisting in the creation and revision of tactile graphics, and communicating with staff to clarify content and formatting needs.

The Graduate Assistant role offers practical experience in accessibility services, braille and tactile graphics production, and inclusive educational practices within a higher education environment.

Core Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet established deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro (for tactile graphics) and the capacity to simplify complex graphics
• Willingness to learn braille transcription processes or tactile graphics production techniques
• Commitment to supporting accessibility and inclusive educational practices
• Ability to train student workers
• Ability to travel campus to deliver braille

Education

Enrollment in a graduate program at Purdue University; preference given to candidates in STEM disciplines. 

Experience

Freehand drawing experience helpful for illustrations.

Knowledge of basic braille letters and numbers helpful, but not required.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt