Access Assistant (Fed. & State Work-Study Eligible Only)

The College of St. Scholastica; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The College of St. Scholastica's Center for Equal Access is seeking a part-time student employee to support disability services with up to 20 hours per week. The role includes proctoring exams, creating accessible materials, and helping with daily operations in the CEA across campus.

Responsibilities include facilitating classroom access, note-taking, FERPA training completion, and contributing to a welcoming environment for students and faculty throughout the academic year.

Qualifications

• Must be a current CSS student.
• Federal work-study eligible.
• Ability to uphold academic honesty procedures.
• Professional communication skills.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Interest in learning assistive technology.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Proctor exams in the Testing Center and deliver across campus throughout the academic year - including during finals week (except when in personal finals).
• Create accessible materials as assigned.
• Attend team meetings and training as needed.
• Provide assistance to students as indicated by The Center for Equal Access.
• Create a welcoming environment for students and faculty.

Skills

Professional communication

Academic honesty

Diversity appreciation

Assistive technology interest

Problem-solving

Education

Current CSS student

Job description

Job Purpose

A student employment position for up to 20 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 included in this position are proctoring exams in the Testing Center, creating accessible materials as assigned, and other office projects. Other duties may include ensuring access in the classroom, which may include note-taking, sighted-guide, or lab assistance. Facilitate tasks and activities independently as assigned by The Center for Equal Access. 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 and deliver across campus 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.
• Creating accessible materials 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 eligible.
• Ability to uphold academic honesty procedures.
• Professional communication skills.
• Ability to perform in a diverse work environment.
• Interest in learning assistive technology.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, integrity, and appropriate decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with diverse populations and/or people with disabilities.
• Ability to work possible evening and weekend hours.
• Must be work study eligible.