Job Description
Western Connecticut State University is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for a part-time 19 hours per week Learning Specialist University Assistant in the Office of AccessAbility Services.
AccessAbility Services coordinates and provides accommodations and support services to over 400 undergraduate and graduate students with documented disabilities. Information on the department can be found at:
. Information on the University can be found at: .
Position Responsibilities - Organize and plan weekly/monthly events for students with disabilities through our Building Connections program.
- Maintain records of individuals attending monthly/weekly events.
- Coordinate and organize weekly academic study halls.
- Develop and present academic workshop series to promote student academic skills.
- Serve as an exam proctor in our accommodated exam rooms.
- Support Beyond All Odds, a student organization for students with and without disabilities that promotes disability inclusion on campus.
- Provide one-on-one and/or group strategy instruction to students with disabilities on topics such as time management, organizational skills, exam preparation, test taking and/or notetaking skills.
- Represent office at local transition events for students with disabilities (may require schedule flexibility)
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in the area of Education, Educational Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, or closely related field.
- Master’s degree in Special Education or related field is preferred.
- Experience working with students with disabilities in an educational setting.
- Experience with students in a higher education setting highly desirable.
- Knowledge of academic learning strategies such as time management, organization, and study preparation.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent organizational and attention to detail skills.
- Demonstrated experience providing direct services (i.e., 1-1 academic coaching or social events) to individuals with disabilities in the postsecondary environment is preferred.
Work Hours, Salary & Benefits: 15 hours per week for 41 weeks (August – May). Hourly rate is $25.00 per hour : Additional information on part-time benefits can be found at . Please note there are no paid benefits for this position. All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. WSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, employment verifications, and a criminal history record check.
Application Process: Prospective candidates must submit a cover letter, which includes the names and contact information for three (3) professional references, and a resume. Submit application materials to:
. Q uestions may be directed to hrpositions@wcsu.edu - please reference Learning Specialist UA in subject line. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.
Western is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer
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