College Work Study Student - Disability Resource Center - Fall 2026

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); United States; On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Southern Nevada's Disability Resource Center seeks dependable student employees to support accessibility services and campus inclusion. Roles include academic access support, testing proctoring, technology assistance, and front-desk tasks under trained supervision.

Responsibilities emphasize confidentiality, FERPA compliance, and professional conduct, with training provided. These student employees will work up to 20 hours per week at the West Charleston campus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CSN enrollment meeting student-employment criteria (FWS eligibility when required).
• Demonstrated dependability, organization, attention to detail, and ability to follow strict procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with diverse populations.
• Respect for privacy and civil rights of individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Follow DRC procedures and instructions, seek guidance when unclear.
• Maintain accurate records of work, attendance, testing activity, or incidents.
• Protect student records and confidential information per FERPA/ADA/504.
• Refer issues to DRC staff promptly and professionally.
• Communicate schedule changes or barriers to staff.

Skills

Dependability

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AIM/MyCSN

Job description

Job Description

What our office does: This office assists students with disabilities by providing them with appropriate accommodations.

Hourly Rate of Pay: $14.00

Work Hours per week: up to 20.0

Location: West Charleston

Hiring Department: Disability Resource Center

Supervisor: Jazmin Rios Oviedo

Semester/Term: Fall 2026

Only students who have completed this year’s FAFSA and accepted the Student Employment Award in their Financial Aid Package are eligible to apply.

Position Description

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Disability Resource Center is seeking dependable, student-focused student employees to help create an accessible, inclusive, and welcoming college experience. DRC Student Access Aides are matched with specific assignments based on their interests, skills, availability, completed training, and departmental needs. Assignments may involve academic access support, alternative testing proctoring, basic accessibility technology assistance, front-desk student support, or DRC project/outreach assistance. Student employees are not expected to perform every duty listed; comprehensive training and ongoing staff guidance are provided for every assigned task.

Possible Assignment Areas

• Academic Access Support: Assist with approved accommodations such as verbatim peer note-taking, reading, scribing, or laboratory physical support under clear instructions from DRC staff and faculty.
• Alternative Testing: Help prepare testing spaces, monitor accommodated exams under established testing protocols, maintain secure chain-of-custody for exam materials, and promptly report irregularities to DRC staff.
• Accessibility Technology: Assist students with basic setup and routine operation of approved accessibility equipment or software (e.g., smart pens, basic text‑to‑speech) following training, referring technical issues to the Assistive Technologist.
• Student & Office Support: Welcome students and visitors, answer routine inquiries, assist with forms and process navigation, schedule appointments in AIM/MyCSN, and complete general office tasks.
• DRC Projects & Outreach: Support workshops, orientation events (e.g., Ready, Set, Accommodate!), informational materials, supply management, and campus outreach activities.

Core Responsibilities

Follow established DRC procedures and assignment‑specific instructions, actively seeking guidance whenever a situation is unclear or outside approved training. Treat all students, faculty, staff, and visitors with utmost professionalism, respect, patience, and courtesy. Maintain accurate, timely records of assigned work, shift attendance, testing activity, or room incidents. Strictly protect student records, disability‑related documentation, exam materials, passwords, and confidential information in compliance with FERPA, ADA/504, CSN policy, and DRC guidelines. Promptly refer all disability disclosures, medical documentation, complaints, accommodation disputes, technical bugs, or testing irregularities to professional DRC staff. Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and communicate schedule changes or barriers to staff immediately.

Role Boundaries & Limitations

Student Access Aides support routine operations and established services. They do not: Determine accommodation eligibility, interpret disability/medical documentation, or provide disability advising. Proactively proctor exams for personal friends or current classmates (conflicts of interest must be disclosed for reassignment). Alter course requirements, tutor, edit student work, complete coursework, or substitute for faculty. Provide personal care (feeding, restroom assistance, physical lifting/transferring), medical/clinical care, professional ASL interpreting, or professional speech‑to‑text/CART services. Conduct safety‑sensitive lab work without separate review, authorization, and specialized safety training.

Training & Supervision

Work under the direct supervision of designated DRC professional staff. Sign the DRC Student Employee Confidentiality Agreement and complete mandatory FERPA, ADA, safety, and assignment‑specific training prior to starting duties. Perform only those duties for which formal instructions and authorization have been provided.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CSN enrollment meeting student‑employment criteria (verified Federal Work‑Study eligibility when required for FWS positions).
• Demonstrated dependability, organization, attention to detail, and ability to follow strict procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated respect for the privacy, lived experiences, and civil rights of individuals with disabilities.
• Exempt No Full-Time Equivalent 48.8%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong listening and writing skills.
• Ability to focus and follow lectures closely.
• Ability to summarize information accurately.
• Reliable, punctual, and organized.
• Legible handwriting or strong typing skills.
• Interest in disability access, higher education, student affairs, or peer support.
• Prior experience in customer service, office administration, testing, lab support, or campus leadership.
• Familiarity with basic accessibility tools, scheduling platforms, or records management.

Posting Close Date

10/2/2026

EEO & Diversity Statement

CSN is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution and a Minority Serving Institution. The college creates opportunities and enriches lives with inclusive learning and working environments that support diversity and student success. CSN’s mission ensures that the college serves the diverse educational needs of the communities and businesses within the southern Nevada service area. CSN is a growing and influential network that enables students, faculty, staff and alumni to advance personally, professionally and intellectually. Its vibrant network of people and programs creates lifelong benefits for all students. As the communities of southern Nevada continue to grow, CSN is committed to remain highly accessible to serve the diverse needs of an increasing population. NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

EEO/Title IX website Dr. Armen Asherian Director – Office of Institutional Equity Human Resources/Office of Institutional Equity College of Southern Nevada West Charleston Campus, Room E‑424 (702) 651‑7481 [e-mail]. College of Southern Nevada does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). CSN's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Dr. Armen Asherian, Director – Office of Institutional Equity, College of Southern Nevada, West Charleston Campus, Room E‑424, Las Vegas, NV 89146, Telephone: (702) 651‑7481, Email: [e-mail]; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202‑1100; Telephone: 1‑800‑421‑3481 FAX: 202‑453‑6012; TDD: 1‑800‑877‑8339; Email: [e-mail]; or to both.

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