General Assistant - Student Support Liaison (Student Accessibility Services)

University of Maryland Eastern Shore•University of Maryland Eastern Shore, MD

7d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

UMES is seeking a Student Support Liaison who will provide one-to-one behavioral, communication, and functional support to an assigned student. Specific needs of the student and specific interventions will be determined through an interactive process between the Office of Student Accessibility Services, the student, and the Student Support Liaison. This position supports the student throughout the day, during the time that the student is present on campus. The Student Support Liaison must agree to complete all hiring paperwork and processes as established by the Office of Human Resources, understand and abide by OIE/SAS Confidentiality parameters, and UMES academic integrity policies, and inform OIE/SAS staff as soon as possible if they are unavailable for a specific date or time. The Student Support Liaison must also agree to complete bi-weekly timesheets to SAS.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
Some positions may require demonstration of specific attributes or abilities to perform assigned work.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with UMES Faculty, Students, and Staff.
Ability to communicate effectively with assigned student.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and technology.
Physical ability to maneuver campus; this position may require a significant amount of walking between campus buildings.
Availability weekdays, that coincide with the students class schedule.
Must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Attend and be present for all interactions with the student, staff, and faculty.
Accompany the student to classes and during transition times between scheduled classes.
Reinforce appropriate behavior in the classroom setting.
Redirect student if exhibiting behavior that is disruptive to the classroom setting.
Comply with all classroom protocols as it relates to classroom etiquette, compliance and safety. mandates, and any rules or procedures established by the faculty member. This includes limiting. distractions and the use of personal devices in the classroom.
Report any classroom or student related issues or concerns to SAS immediately.
Remain a point of contact for the student as it relates to classroom or other campus related activities.