Student Assistant

Lamar University, United States

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: Center, MISSOURI
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Posting Details
Posting Summary


Position Title Student Assistant
Posting Number STU296
VP Area VP of Strategic Initiatives and Community Relations.
Division Disability Resource Center
Department Accessibility Resource Center
Location ARC(Accessibility Resource Center)
Student Supervisor
Work Study Required? No
Job Duties
Job Summary:
The Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) is committed to equitable access for students with disabilities at Lamar University. ARC student assistants provide clerical support, answering questions in person, by phone, and e-mail about services and support for students with disabilities at LU. They also provide support and proctoring for students testing within the ARC.
Job Duties:
  • Respond to walk-in, phone, and e-mail inquiries about services for students with disabilities.
  • Guide students in electronic registration and service request processes.
  • Monitor new registration applications and schedule intake meetings.
  • Student testing proctor: scheduling, check-in, monitoring.
  • Handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality and integrity.
  • Clerical support: scanning, printing, organizing, on-campus mail pick up, on-campus exam delivery.
  • Participate in outreach activities: Transition Workshop, Admitted Student Day, Cardinal View, Orientation, etc. to share information about services for students with disabilities.
  • Foster a welcoming and supportive environment for students with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Must have completed at least one semester at Lamar University.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Dependable and reliable work ethic.
  • Respect confidentiality
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Empathy and sensitivity to the needs of students with disabilities.
Physical Requirements
  • Sitting most of the time, monitor video recordings, occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. (copy paper box, event set-up), mobility to deliver documents around campus.
Certifications Required
Work Hours Office hours: 8:00-5:00 Monday through Friday with flexible, student-friendly scheduling.
Job Conditions
Additional Instructions for Applicants
EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

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