Position Information

Position Information

Responsible Hiring Manager Sadie LaPlante, Jessica Johnston

Job Title Access Assistant & Peer Mentor Job Group Student Job Type No Response Indicate specific days and hours to be worked. Campus Location Duluth Posting Specifications Open to all qualified candidates Department/Discipline Equal Access Pay Rate $11.75 Job Start Date Fall 2023 Hours Per Week 10-18 Purpose/Description

A student employment position for up to 10-18 hours a week to serve as a resource for students with disabilities and assist with day-to-day operations in the Center for Equal Access (CEA). Job activities may include ensuring access in the classroom which may include note-taking, sighted-guide, or lab assistance. Other duties included in this position are proctoring exams in the Testing Center, captioning Youtube videos as assigned, and other office projects. This position is not a personal care attendant. This student will also serve as a Mentor in the CEA Peer Mentor Program (CEAPMP).

Job Duties

CEA Departmental Duties:

Provide assistance to students as indicated by The Center for Equal Access

Proctor exams in the Testing Center

Facilitate tasks and activities independently as assigned by The Center for Equal

Access

Caption YouTube videos as assigned

Attend team meetings and training as needed

Complete access agreement and accompanying FERPA training

Proctor exams in the Testing Center throughout the academic year – including during finals week (except when in personal finals)

CEA Peer Mentor Duties:

Schedule and coordinate meetings with students

Meet one on one with assigned students

Assist students in understanding how to access their accommodations

Connecting students to resources on campus and in the community

Periodically conduct email check-ins with assigned students

Meet with staff advisor (Access Specialist) for case consults

Complete meeting logs after scheduled meetings

Assist in coordinating events related to CEAPMP and disability advocacy

Required Qualifications

Must be a current CSS student registered with the Center for Equal Access

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Knowledge of campus resources

Ability to work possible evening and weekend hours

Ability to perform in a diverse work environment

Demonstrated experience with diverse populations and/or people with disabilities

Interest in learning new assistive technology

Demonstrated problem-solving and appropriate decision-making skills

Ability to self-motivate and direct

Preferred Qualifications

Preference is given to those who qualify for Federal Work study

History of or demonstrated ability to support fellow students through the academic year

Ability to have creative, problem-solving, and “out of the box” thinking

Preferred Qualifications Preference is given to those who qualify for Federal Work study

Special Instructions to Applicants

Must be a current CSS student registered with the Center for Equal Access

Resume and cover letter submissions required

Letter of reference submissions optional

Open Until Filled Yes EEO Statement:

The College of St. Scholastica is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to creating an educational and work environment that is rich in diversity, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty and staff. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, sex identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. To learn more about how St. Scholastica supports diversity and inclusion throughout the College, visit our Inclusive Excellence page.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

Do you qualify for Federal Work Study? (To find out, check on your award letter. You qualify if “Work Options, Estimated Student Employment” is present on your award letter. If you are still unsure, email [email protected])

No

Don't Know

Yes

Required Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Resume/CV

Optional Documents

Letter of Reference 1

Letter of Reference 2

Letter of Reference 3