Federal Work Study - IHAT Center Assistants

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University seeks student staff for the Irene Howell Assistive Technology Center (IHAT). The role supports PD modules on Canvas, manages data, and aids Center events. Training is provided to help you assist individuals with disabilities in educational settings.

Open to all majors with a GPA minimum of 2.0; preference for Education, Special Education, and Speech and Hearing Sciences. A commitment of at least 6 hours weekly is required, with on-campus work in Greenville, NC.

Qualifications

• GPA minimum 2.0
• Open to all majors; preference for Education, Special Education, Speech and Hearing Sciences
• No prior experience required; training provided
• Must communicate well and work independently and in a team

Responsibilities

• Support online professional development via Canvas, including grading assessments and providing feedback
• Manage data and update databases for the IHAT Center
• Assist with Center events and maintain space and inventory
• Staff Open Lab hours and assist with emails and Canvas communications
• Ensure availability to work at least 6 hours per week on a consistent schedule

Job description

Position Details

Advertising Department: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Academic Term/Year: FALL 2026/SPRING 2027

Position Title: Federal Work Study - IHAT Center Assistants

Posting Number: 08694

Position Number: 08694

Student Job Category: Student - Federal Work Study On-Campus

Position Location: On-campus

City: Greenville

State: NC

Number of Vacancies: 2

Rate of Pay: $10.50 - $12.00/hourly

FLSA Status: FLSA Non-exempt

Will the position be subject to the CBC policy?: Yes

Job Description

The ECU College of Education's Irene Howell Assistive Technology [IHAT] Center is currently seeking student staff learning assistants to work in the Center. The Center's focus is teaching about working effectively with individuals with disabilities in schools and other work environments.

• Support online professional development (PD) via Canvas in the areas of Universal Design for Learning, Accessibility, and Assistive Technology, including grading module assessments, offering content feedback, and technical assistance related to the Center's assistive technology.
• Manage data and update databases.
• Support Center events
• Staff Open Lab hours to support students on PD modules, assist with email and Canvas communications, support inventory and MakerSpace needs, maintaining the Center's space, and other tasks as assigned.
• Staff members must also be available to work a minimum of 6 hours a week on a consistent schedule around their class schedule.

GPA Requirement

Minimum of 2.0

Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)

Open to all majors, specifically individuals with an interest in learning to work effectively with students/individuals with disabilities. Preference may be given to Education, particularly Special Education and Speech and Hearing Sciences.

No experience required; this position could be an excellent resume builder as you will receive training about working effectively with individuals and disabilities.

Demonstrated good communication and critical thinking skills. Must be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Additional Instructions to Applicants

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Open Date

09/30/2026

Close Date

04/01/2027

Open Until Filled

No

Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/TTY) or [e-mail].

Eligibility for Employment

Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

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