Accessibility Assistant
Position Summary: The Accessibility Assistant assists the Program Assistant with everyday operations of the front office as well as works individually with students
This position has a start date for fall employment. Qualified candidates would be hired for the fall with the expectation of working through the next academic year (Fall 2018, Spring 2019). It is preferred, though not required, that a qualified candidate be able to work in the Office of Accessibility until their graduation from the University.
You must submit BOTH a resume and an Office of Accessibility application (attached to this posting) in order to be considered for this position. The Office of Accessibility Application can be found in the "Attachments" section at the bottom of this posting.
Supervision: Associate Director and Program Assistant
Responsibilities: Please list specific duties and responsibilities of the position here.
· Customer Service: Provide quality customer service for parents, students and campus community on a timely basis using all resources to assist client’s questions
· Administrative Duties: Responsible for answering phones, filing, copying and recording confidential files in absence of Office Assistant
· Student Service: One-on-one interaction with students with disabilities as a reader and/or scribe
· Student Service: Train and support students with disabilities on adaptive technology and software
· Student Service: Process alternative format requests and convert textbooks to alternative media
· Recruitment: Assist Notetaking Coordinator with recruitment of notetakers
· Learn about the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act in higher education
Qualifications or Requirements: Please list knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to fulfill the position.
- Must have 2.25 cumulative GPA
- Experience using Microsoft Office
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills
- Responsible, conscientious and reliable
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of the office
- Ability to provide polite and friendly customer service and display a positive attitude
- Experience working on computers
Please refrain from contacting the Office of Accessibility after submitting an application. A staff member from the Office of Accessibility will contact you if we would like to conduct an interview.