at Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Posting Text
Posting Number
S00566P
Position Status
Reporting Relationship(s)
Director of Access and Disability Services
Supervisory Relationships
Job Summary
Graduate Assistantship Overview
Elmhurst University welcomes applications for a graduate assistantship in Access and Disability Services for the 2024-2025 academic year, which is eligible for renewal for the 2025-2026 academic year. This is a student position. Interested applicants will need to submit an application for admission into a degree seeking graduate program at elmhurst.edu/graduatestudies and be accepted before becoming eligible for consideration for a graduate assistant position that correlates with their area of study.
Graduate assistants at Elmhurst University may be hired for a full tuition waiver based on 20 hours of service per week. Graduate assistants will also receive a stipend while they are working, paid bi-weekly, in support of their continued education. Graduate assistants will participate in their assistantships during the Fall and Spring terms at minimum and may be required to participate during January and/or Summer terms.
Eligible Graduate Programs: M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership, M.S.Ed. in Special Education, M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or M.B.A.
Weekly Hours: 20
Tuition Waiver: Full
Stipend: $2,500 per academic year, September-December and February-May
Terms: Fall, Spring
Special Notation: Offers for this position are conditional upon acceptance into one of the above noted graduate programs at Elmhurst University. Graduate students must maintain full-time enrollment in their graduate program in order to maintain a graduate assistantship.
Nature of Work
The Graduate Assistant for Access and Disability Services (ADS) is primarily responsible for providing support and referrals for students registered with the ADS office and communicating with students, faculty, and staff regarding classroom and testing accommodations. This position is supervised by the Director of Access and Disability Services and works closely with the Learning Center team on additional projects.
Salary Grade
Essential Functions
Demonstrate an understanding and ability to maintain student privacy in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA.
Prepare accommodation notices
Communicate with students, faculty, and staff about accommodations
Input and track data
Schedule student exams and update ADS calendar throughout the academic semester
Proctor exams
Organize, update, and manage the ADS OneDrive and spreadsheets
Serve as an academic coach working with students on organizational/time management skills, study tips, note-taking, and goal setting and other strategies to foster academic success
Refer students to on-campus resources (academic tutors, Weigand Center for Professional Excellence, Wellness Center, etc.)
Collaborate with campus partners
Support the daily operations of the Learning Center, including staffing the front desk, greeting students and faculty, managing the space to ensure that tutoring sessions run smoothly for both students and peer tutors, helping students schedule tutoring sessions, providing directions and sharing resources with students, cleaning the center, and restocking supplies
Assist with updating ADS policies and procedures
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Other projects/programs as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to working with and serving diverse populations
Self-starter, reliable and able to work independently and in teams
Preferred Qualifications
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Employee is typically subject to indoor work, though some outdoor work may be required. Physical activities include repetitive motion and exerting up to 10 pounds of force in order to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Work Hours
To be determined with supervisor.
Posting Date
06/15/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Elmhurst University is a leading four-year institution of higher education that seamlessly blends liberal learning and professional preparation to help students reach their full potential. Founded in 1871, Elmhurst now offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study, more than 20 graduate and certificate programs in flexible formats, and the Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy for young adults with differing abilities. Elmhurst University is among the top-ranked colleges and universities in the... For full info follow application link.
Elmhurst College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elmhurst College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
