Disability Program Aide
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Job No: 507916
Division/Organization: Division of Student Life
Department: McBurney Disability Resource Center
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: McBurney Center
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Customer Service, Department and Office Assistants
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Department Overview:
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The McBurney Disability Resource Center is the office for students with disabilities and classroom accommodations on the UW-Madison campus. As part of the student accommodation process, we work collaboratively with students and instructors to provide and support effective student accommodations .And as a part of the Division of Student Affairs, we strive to create an inclusive campus environment that allows students to engage, explore, and participate in the Wisconsin Idea. |
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Anticipated Start Date:
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11/4/2024 |
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Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
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Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
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Not Remote
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Anticipated Hours Per Week:
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6-12 |
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Schedule:
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Hours are scheduled between 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday based on student availability and needs of the office. |
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Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
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$15.00 for undergrad; $16.00 for graduate |
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Number of Positions:
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2-3 |
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Qualifications:
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Current UW-Madison undergraduate or graduate student status. 2.5 (or higher) cumulative GPA. |
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Excellent time management and organization skills.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Constant attention to accuracy and detail.
Creativity.
Computer experience including email, calendaring, and word processing.
Experience working with disabilities is desirable, but will train.
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Position Summary/Job Duties:
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1. Respond to requests for information regarding policies and procedures for McBurney services including but not limited to: Alternative Testing, Notetaking, Alternative Formats, Adaptive Technology, Notetaking Technology, Sign Language Interpreting, and Speech-to-Text.
2. Respond to requests for disability-related campus information regarding parking, counseling, academic support services, assessment services, financial aid, and the McBurney application process.
3. Respond to requests for information regarding disability-related community, state and national resources.
4. Set up meetings and trainings for McBurney staff using online applications, Microsoft Office programs, and other technology tools.
5. Make appropriate referrals to other McBurney staff and to campus and community resources, as needed.
6. Coordinate loans of McBurney equipment.
7. Maintain up-to-date McBurney Center information about services and about campus and community resources for referral purposes.
8. Assist with responding to emails, copying, filing, campus and US mailings, and other general office duties.
9. Evaluate and recommend changes to improve the effectiveness of the office and of the disability program aide position.
10. Assist with additional duties as deemed necessary by the McBurney Center staff.
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Physical Demands:
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May be asked to periodically carry packages or assist with moving office furniture.
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Institutional Statements:
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Accommodation Statement:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
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