Disability Support Services Student Assistant

University of Montevallo; Montevallo, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Montevallo is seeking a Disability Support Services Student Assistant to provide office administrative support on campus in Montevallo, AL. The role involves greeting guests, answering phones, filing confidential materials, and delivering documents between departments.

The position requires a high school diploma, work-study eligibility, and a commitment to confidentiality. It is a part-time, temporary student appointment offering flexible hours (10–15 per week).

Qualifications

• Eligible for work-study program.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to appropriate ethical and legal requirements concerning confidentiality.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to handle papers, files, and operate office equipment such as copier and hole punch.
• Sufficient vision to review paperwork for completion, and file paperwork efficiently; sufficient hearing for responding to inquiries in person and by phone.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Familiarity with basic computer office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and assist students and visitors.
• Answer phones, direct phone calls, and take messages.
• File confidential materials.
• Deliver confidential materials to departments on campus in a timely manner.
• Additional office duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Follow directions

MS Office

Diversity awareness

Paper/file handling

Office equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Copier

Hole punch

Job description

Disability Support Services Student Assistant

Position Information

Posting Number

Job Title

Job Title Disability Support Services Student Assistant

Department

Department Disability Support Services

Rate of Pay

Rate of Pay $8 hourly

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Estimated Number of Hours Per Week

Estimated Number of Hours Per Week 10-15

Employment Status

Employment Status Part Time Temporary

Student Appointment Type

Student Appointment Type Work-Study

General Description

The purpose of this position is to provide office administrative support to Disability Support Services.

• Greet guests and assist students and visitors.
• Answer phones, direct phone calls, and take messages.
• File confidential materials.
• Deliver confidential materials to departments on campus in a timely manner.
• Additional office duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Eligible for work study program.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to appropriate ethical and legal requirements concerning confidentiality.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to handle papers, files, and operate office equipment such as copier and hole punch.
• Sufficient vision to review paperwork for completion, and file paperwork efficiently; sufficient hearing for responding to inquiries in person and by phone.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Familiarity with basic computer office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred Major

Licenses, Certification or Registrations

None

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Open Date

Open Date 08/11/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Additional Statement

The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants.

EEO Statement

UM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently a student (having been admitted or enrolled in classes) at the University of Montevallo?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you been awarded Federal Work-Study by the Financial Aid Office?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Public Job Posting
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • HigherEdJobs/Affirmative Action Email List
  • Birmingham News
  • Shelby County Reporter
  • Birmingham Times
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • UM Website
  • Agency Referral
  • SREB (Southern Regional Education Board)
  • The Academic Network, Inc. MFAD (Minority Faculty Application Database)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Class Schedule

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

University of Montevallo Human Resources and Risk Management

Station 6055 Will Lyman House Montevallo, AL 35115