Student Disability Access Center Graduate Student Assistant (Student Wage)

University of Virginia Physicians Group; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Virginia Physicians Group is seeking a Graduate Student Assistant for the Student Disability Access Center in Charlottesville. The role focuses on creating accessible course materials and assisting with exam administration for accommodated exams.

Responsibilities include front-desk support, scheduling, and general office tasks while upholding strict confidentiality and accuracy in record-keeping. This is a hybrid, part-time position at 15–20 hours per week with a $17 per hour rate.

Qualifications

• Confidentiality and discretion are required for handling student records and accommodations.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in document remediation and exam materials.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population and maintain professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Create accessible course materials through document remediation and PDF conversion.
• Support accommodation needs by engaging with faculty and staff.
• Maintain confidential records of student contacts in the data system.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Graduate student status

Confidential records handling

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PDF conversion software

Data management system

Job description

Wage position for 20 hours per week or less.

Graduate Student Assistants for the Student Disability Access Center (SDAC) will provide generalist support focusing on accessible course materials and exam administration of accommodated academic exams to students with disabilities with approved exam-related accommodations.

Duties will also include various aspects of office operations, such as front-line support for walk ins and appointments, scheduling and general office work, including answering emails and handling confidential records.

The Graduate Student Assistant will be supervised by the SDAC Assistant Director of Accessible Media and Technology or Associate Director and will work closely with the Accommodated Exam Team and other SDAC staff.

Responsibilities

• Create accessible course materials through document remediation and conversion, particularly PDF conversion and alternative text best practices.
• Engage in ongoing problem-solving resolution with University faculty and staff to support accommodation needs.
• Maintain thorough and confidential records of contacts and communications with students within data management system.
• Oversee aspects of exam administration, including greeting students, supporting exam integrity, watching time allotted for exam completion, monitoring exam cameras, and reporting irregularities as necessary.
• Coordinate exam preparations including organizing and printing exams for the next day, confirming updated exam information with professors, and approving exam requests as needed.
• Conduct general clerical duties, such as answering phones, mail, filing, greeting walk-ins, and checking in students for appointments and exams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Graduate Student employees must sign a confidentiality agreement upon beginning their assignment with SDAC.

Candidates must adhere to strict confidentiality requirements of position.

Candidates must be dependable, friendly, and have the ability to work with a diverse population of students.

Candidates must have great attention to detail, and ability to both be self-motivated and follow directions when needed.

Candidates must have great customer service skills.

Candidates must attend training before beginning work at SDAC.

Scheduling Details

This is a hybrid position hiring for 15-20 hours per week.

SDAC's fall and spring hours are: Monday - Thursday, 8am-9pm and Friday, 8am-5pm.

Salary

$17 an hour

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Registered as a graduate student.
• Experience: none
• Licensure: None

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

History and Background

In 1819, Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia and inaugurated a bold experiment. Two centuries later, Jefferson's vision thrives. Across Grounds - and throughout the world - UVA students, faculty, staff and alumni challenge convention, break barriers and pursue the greater good.

The University of Virginia is made up of eleven schools and affiliated foundations in Charlottesville plus the College at Wise in Southwest Virginia.

The University of Virginia Health System is a renowned academic medical center committed to providing outstanding patient care, educating tomorrow's health care leaders and discovering new and better ways to treat diseases.

The University's Medical Center, School of Medicine and Physicians Group are recognized for their excellence in patient care, education and research.

Benefits and Services

At UVA, we offer a rich collection benefits, which have long been recognized and valued for their comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market.

In addition to a robust array of traditional benefits such as health care, time off, and retirement, UVA offers a comprehensive list of benefits and services to help staff and faculty meet their personal and family needs.