Access Assistant

Job Purpose/Description

• A student employment position for up to 10-15 hours a week to serve as a resource for
  students with disabilities and assist with day-to-day operations in the Center for Equal Access (CEA). Job activities may include ensuring access in the classroom which may include note-taking, sighted-guide, or lab assistant. Other duties included in this position are proctoring exams in the Testing Center, captioning YouTube videos as assigned, and other office projects. This position is not a personal care attendant.

Job Duties

• Provide assistance to students as indicated by The Center for Equal Access
• Proctor exams in the Testing Center throughout the academic year - including during finals week (except when in personal finals).
• Facilitate tasks and activities independently as assigned by The Center for Equal Access
• Caption YouTube videos as assigned
• Attend team meetings and training as needed
• Complete access agreement and accompanying FERPA training
• Create a welcoming environment for students and faculty.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current or incoming CSS student
• Federal work study eligibility is required
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of campus resources
• Ability to work possible evening and weekend hours
• Ability to perform in a diverse work environment
• Demonstrated experience with diverse populations and/or people with disabilities
• Interest in learning new assistive technology
• Demonstrated problem-solving and appropriate decision-making skills
• Ability to self-motivate and direct

Preferred Qualifications

• History of or demonstrated ability to support fellow students through the academic year
• Ability to have creative, problem-solving, and “out of the box” thinking

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Resume submission required