Student Access Assistant/Proctor

Oregon State University; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University Cascades seeks an Access Assistant (AA) to assist students with disabilities by providing scribe/reader support, descriptions of visual materials, and testing-center assistance. This student employee role supports DAS through class and campus activities in Bend, Oregon.

You will work up to 24 hours per week, with available slots Monday and Wednesday, and must be enrolled in a high school, college, or university program.

Qualifications

• Available Fall Term: Mon 10:00am-12:00pm and Wed 10:00am-2:00pm with more hours possible.
• Effective oral and written communication skills for classroom support.
• Legible handwriting for scribing and taking notes during lectures.
• Ability to follow directions and maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain a dependable work schedule and demonstrate inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with students as a scribe or reader in class or Testing Center.
• Describe visual materials or surroundings for students.
• Provide VOICEING support by reading from a computer screen as needed.
• Proctor exams and complete admin work for the testing center.
• Attend field trips to provide access in various environments.

Skills

Effective oral/written communication

Legible handwriting

Ability to follow directions

Dependable work schedule

Confidentiality

Non-judgment and inclusivity

Education

High school/college/university enrollment

Undergraduate credit hours: 6 per term

Graduate credit hours: 5 per term

International student credit hours: 9 per term

Job description

Department:

Disability Access Services

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill a one part-time (a maximum of 24 hrs per week) positions at Oregon State University Cascades (OSU-Cascades). This position is located in Bend, OR.

Disability Access Services (DAS) facilitates access to University programs and services for qualified students with disabilities through accommodations, education, consultation, and advocacy. DAS supports students through various transition experiences within OSU, supports students' learning, self-empowerment and ultimately graduation.

https://ds.oregonstate.edu/

An Access Assistant (AA) is a student employee hired by DAS to assist students with disabilities to perform tasks that are a required component of their course. AAs do not do the work for the student, but they may manipulate materials, write, or complete other course-related tasks as directed by the student with a disability. AAs will only help carry out course-related procedures that the student is unable to complete due to their disability. All information about the actual course and lab processes and procedures are the student's responsibility.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

Position Duties:

• Work one-on-one with students as a scribe or reader in class or Testing Center
• Lifting and/or physical manipulation of lab materials or objects
• Describing visual materials or surroundings
• Voicing for a student (typically, by reading from a computer screen)
• Attending field trips with student to provide access to environment
• Assist students with DAS accommodations in the classroom.
• Proctor exams and complete admin work for our testing center.

Transferable Skill Development:

• Communication, Teamwork, Equity & Inclusion

Qualifications:

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home‑schooling program
• Undergraduate and post‑baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
• Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
• *International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required Qualifications:

• Available Fall Term: Mondays 10:00am- 12:00pm & Wednesdays 10:00am- 2:00pm with opportunities for more hours
• Effective oral/written communication
• Legible handwriting for scribing and ability to take lecture notes
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to maintain a dependable work schedule
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Non-judgment and inclusivity

Working Conditions/Schedule:

DAS Access Assistant workers are expected to work 2+ hours a week and have the opportunity to earn more hours if needed in the testing center. Work hours may range from 8:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday. We are specifically looking for a student with availability Mondays 12:00pm- 2:00pm with opportunities for more hours.

Salary Range:

15.55 - 19.03 - 22.50 USD Hourly

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-10-01