Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services Student Assistant
Location: Student Disability Services
Rate of pay: $15.00/hour
Hiring status: Currently hiring
Open to non-UI students: No
Assist with the provision of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Academic Accommodations approved through Student Disability Services.
Responsibilities
• Perform simple clerical duties such as copying, scanning and filing
• Assist in data entry
• Monitoring departmental emails
• Review course syllabi and ICON information for exam schedules and days off
• Perform simple clerical duties such as copying, scanning and filing
• Communicate with faculty, staff and/or students
• Support students and faculty in understanding the accommodation process
• Conduct classroom and Zoom visits to support instructors and students in setting up remote captioning or interpreting
• Provide quality assurance through reviewing classroom documents and vendor materials for errors
• Assist in the conversion of media to an accessible format including working with outside vendors
• Exhibit behavior expected of a professional and respect confidential information
• Attend staff meetings and professional development trainings as scheduled by supervisor or department
• Support and respect students who identity as Deaf or Hard of Hearing through ongoing education into Deaf culture
• Respect all persons from various backgrounds, races, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, religion, abilities, etc
Qualifications
• Must have completed at least 30 semester hours
• Registered UI Student in good conduct and academic standing
• Demonstrate knowledge and commitment to education around diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to work with students with various disabilities, learning styles, and needs
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Working experience with computer systems
• Must be punctual and dependable
• Basic communication skills in American Sign Language or other signed language
Training requirements
• FERPA Training
• Harassment Prevention Training
What you will learn:
You can expect to learn skills such as time management, conflict resolution, balancing priorities, interpersonal communication, customer service experience, and working with people from diverse backgrounds and working as part of a team. You will also join a unit who is dedicated to respecting individuals with disabilities, and you will learn more about Deaf and Hard of Hearing accommodations and be expected to deepen your knowledge of this specific community at the University of Iowa. Although your job in the Division of Student Life may not be directly related to your future profession, the skills you learn here will help you in your chosen career path and give you valuable work experience to strengthen your resume.