Accommodations Student Assistant - IE

James Madison University, United States

Updated: 17 days ago
Location: Harrisonburg, VIRGINIA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Working Title Accommodations Student Assistant - IE
Posting Number J2300
Position Type Institutional Employment
Position Status Part Time
College/Division Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Department 100170 - Office of Disability Services
Pay Rate Hourly
Specify Range or Amount $15.86

Position Summary Information


General Information
The Office of Disability Services (ODS) is seeking a Graduate Student to work part-time in our office to assist in providing various accommodation services to students with disabilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Accommodations Student Assistant will work in both the Exam Accommodations and Peer Notes programs.
Exam Accommodation Services offers exams in accessible media formats, proctoring services, a reduced distraction environment and extended exam time through the Office of Disability Services. Accommodations are provided within parameters agreed on between the professor, the student and ODS.
The Note Taking Program offers accommodations to students, who may be eligible to receive: instructor slides and overheads in advance of class, supplemental notes recorded by student volunteers, and the use of assistive technology such as Livescribe Smartpens.
Specifically, the Accommodations Student Assistant will:
• Enter and manage notetaking data using Accommodate and Outlook
• Scan class notes and deliver/assist with delivery of notes
• Enter and manage exams data using Accommodate, Excel, and Outlook
• Act as a proctor for students’ exams – monitor test takers for honor code and handle receipt and delivery of test materials
• Organize, file and archive paperwork
• Train and demonstrate assistive technology software/hardware to students.
• Answer questions for volunteers, faculty, and students registered with ODS
Candidates must be able to attend a mandatory training week from August 17th– August 22nd.
Qualifications
• Currently enrolled in any JMU Graduate Program
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to work effectively with members of diverse populations and varying abilities
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cooperatively independently and as a team member
• Willingness to learn and adapt processes to new software and technology
Conditions of Employment

Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

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Posting Detail Information


Posting Date 11/13/2023
Beginning Review Date 11/17/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Proposed Starting Date 08/28/2023
EEO Statement

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or [email protected] . You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.
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