Access Aide

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; United States; On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is recruiting Access Aides to support students with disabilities. Aides work with the accommodation coordinator and faculty to meet access needs, performing tasks across labs, studios, and lectures while keeping student information confidential.

Applicants must be UWSP students with a 2.5 GPA or higher and excellent communication and organizational skills. Hours are variable, typically 2–3 hours weekly, with pay at $11 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be a full- or part-time UWSP student with a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Willing to work with students with different backgrounds while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist SWD in labs, studios, and classes under instructor guidance.
• Prepare accessible materials or summaries for instruction when needed.
• Collaborate with the accommodation coordinator and faculty to meet access needs.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Adaptability

Education

UWSP student, GPA 2.5

Job description

Current Students

If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at any of the Universities of Wisconsin.

Position Title

Access Aide

Job Category

Student

Hourly Job Profile

Student Help

Job Summary

THIS IS AN ONGOING RECRUITMENT TO ESTABLISH A POOL OF ACCESS AIDES. If you apply, DRC staff person will reach out to evaluate your availability and current needs. Access Aides perform a variety of tasks to support students with disabilities. Aides must have excellent communication and organizational skills, must be adaptable and willing to work with students with different backgrounds and abilities while keeping confidentiality. Aides collaborate with the student’s accommodation coordinator in the DRC and faculty for training and ensure they are meeting the access needs of the student with a disability (SWD). Aides will perform a variety of duties, depending upon the needs of the student and course. All aide work is meant to be neutral, meaning that the student’s learning can still be assessed by the instructor.

Examples include:

• Laboratory: Lab aides work in partnership with the student to complete a lab, project or assignment. The SWD is responsible for learning the course content and reading and preparing to conduct experiments or complete exercises. The SWD will direct the lab aide to perform the tasks they need assistance with. Lab aides do not lead experimentation or guide the student in the activity. Lab aides should not be acting independently of the student unless directed by the instructor or for clear safety concerns. The student or lab aide may contact the faculty member for further instruction if there are safety concerns. In science courses, lab aides work at the direction of the student to complete lab exercises. They may be asked to mix, cut, heat, weigh, or view specimens. The lab aide may need to describe and report back to the SWD any reactions, which might include change of color, shape, or size. In anatomy labs, lab aides may describe muscles, movements, or other visual materials to the SWD.
• Fine Arts Studios: In studio art classes, lab aides carry out art/design tasks under the direction of the student to complete the assignment. The SWD will prepare for their assignment and design/plan their project. The lab aide will handle equipment, materials, and may assemble or construct projects as directed by the SWD. Aides might describe aspects of a performance or artwork to the student.
• Lecture/Discussion Aides: May describe or summarize aspects of instruction or discussion. Aides might prepare lecture notes and convert them into accessible file formats for use by the student.
• Other Activities: Aides might be required to work with a student one-on-one to describe/interpret course content and complete assignments or other projects outside of scheduled class times.

Qualifications

The applicant must be a full or part-time UWSP student and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5. Some positions may require that a student have a minimum prior knowledge or taken minimum prerequisite courses in that field of study.

Wage and Hours

Access aid wage is $11/hour. Hours worked are variable, depending on student need. 2-3 hours a week is most common.

Special Notes

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com. Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Aff… 2606 or [e-mail]. The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.