20800BR
University Academic Support Ct
Position Overview
*This position is located at the KU School of Pharmacy Wichita campus.
The University Academic Support Centers seek a reliable and detail-oriented candidate to serve as an aide/sighted assistant to a student in pharmacy classrooms and labs. The In-Class Academic Aide will attend all classes with the student and be available to describe objects, drawings and components of the curriculum. This a part-time, temporary position. The primary responsibility in this position is to serve as an academic aide to assist a blind student in the PharmD program at KU School of Pharmacy Wichita campus. Position will begin January 2022. Ideally the candidate will remain in the position for the duration of the program expected to last three to four years.
Anticipated need is roughly 10-15 hours per week.
University Academic Support Centers (UASC) is a comprehensive student support unit designed to provide resources to strengthen the academic skills and written communication of students at the University of Kansas while supporting the University's commitment to the academic success and holistic development of students. Specifically, UASC supports the intellectual development of individuals by encouraging active participation both in and out of the classroom; coordinating services and programs in which students can acquire and practice life management, decision-making, and learning skills; and linking students to other campus resources that will help them learn these skills. University Academic Support Centers is a department within the Office of Academic Success.
Job Description
In-class duties (75%)
- Attend classes with the student and be available to describe objects, drawings, and components of the curriculum.
- Physically manipulate objects and equipment per student directions in a laboratory setting.
- Lecture materials will be converted to Braille or other accessible formats ahead of time, but there may be situations during lecture or lab where Q&A or class discussion will lead to new information that will need to be described or otherwise made accessible to the student.
- Use technologies such as Picture in a Flash (PIAF) machine or other tactile graphics devices. Training on such technologies will be provided.
Out-of-class duties (15%)
- Convert visual objects/charts/pictures into readable material, whether that is a written description or a tactile rendering.
- Support School of Pharmacy staff in various administrative tasks related to accommodations.
Exam assistance (10%)
- Read/scribe exams/quizzes as necessary.
Position Requirements
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application includes:
Only complete applications will be considered.
- Application review begins Friday, December 17, 2021 and continues until a pool of qualified applicants is identified.
Advertised Salary Range
$20.00 per hour.
Application Review Begins
17-Dec-2021
Anticipated Start Date
11-Jan-2022
Primary Campus
Univ of KS - Wichita Campus
Employee Class
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Work Schedule
10-15 hours per week. Schedule to be determined by supervisor.
Job Family
Advising,Career&StudentSrv-KUL
Work Location Assignment
On-Site
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity & Access, [email protected], 1246 West Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY 9for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).