Federal Work Study - Student Assistant (Disability Resource Center)

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

The University Of Florida is hiring a Federal Work Study - Student Assistant for the Disability Resource Center in Gainesville, FL. Responsibilities include assisting visitors, preparing exam materials, and monitoring students during exams. Candidates must be eligible for Federal Work Study and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

The position requires a commitment of 10 hours per week for at least two semesters and involves working during Midterms and Finals. Exemplary customer service skills and computer proficiency in Microsoft Office are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must receive or be eligible to receive Federal Work Study.
• Students must have a minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• Must be in good academic and conduct standing with the University of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Assist visitors, staff, and faculty with questions or concerns.
• Prepare exam materials according to students' accommodations.
• Monitor students taking exams to ensure compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Job description

Federal Work Study - Student Assistant (Disability Resource Center)

Apply now Job no: 540104
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Student Services
Department: 04011000 - SL-DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER

Classification Title:

• Must receive or be eligible to receive Federal Work Study
• Students must have a minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Must be in good academic and conduct standing with the University of Florida
• Willingness to make a commitment of 10 hours a week, for at least 2 consecutive semesters.
• Position requires working during Midterms and Finals.
• The DRC's testing office operates from 7:30am-10:30pm

Job Description:

The DRC Testing proctors are responsible for following and implementing the DRC Testing Office policies and procedures, proctoring and prepping accommodating exams, maintaining exam security, assisting with student and faculty inquiries, troubleshooting errors, and providing basic clerical support.

Job duties include:

• Assist visitors, staff, and faculty with questions or concerns.
• Prepare exam materials according to students' accommodations and instructors' directions
• Package and return exam materials to faculty members
• Monitor students taking exams at the testing center via closed circuit (CCTV) system and via direct observation to ensure compliance with the UF Honor Code after being trained.
• Effectively and efficiently handle high volumes of phone calls, student and faculty inquiry within the office and providing information regarding testing services
• Report all violations or suspected violations of the Honor Code to the appropriate supervisor
• Proctoring exams by seating students in assigned testing space
• Starting and stopping exams at the appropriate time
• Managing the testing database system and assisting with student exam scheduling
• Attend periodic staff meetings and training sessions

$15.00/hour

Required Qualifications:

• Must receive or be eligible to receive Federal Work Study
• Students must have a minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Must be in good academic and conduct standing with the University of Florida
• Willingness to make a commitment of 10 hours a week, for at least 2 consecutive semesters.
• Position requires working during Midterms and Finals.
• The DRC's testing office operates from 7:30am-10:30pm

Preferred:

• Capable of working and multi-tasking independently
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment
• Exemplary customer service skills and able to handle difficult conversations
• Punctual and reliable
• Experience working in an office environment
• Ability to maintain professional relationships
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information/situations with discretion
• Computer skills, Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.