Regular Student Technical - Disability Support Services

University of Central Oklahoma•Edmond, OK

6d•$8 - $8•Onsite

About The Position

This regular student technical position supports Disability Support Services (DSS) staff and faculty in assisting students with disabilities and their accommodations. DSS determines appropriate housing and academic accommodations, coordinates auxiliary aids, and serves as a resource to the University community. The position is based at the Main Campus in Edmond, Oklahoma, and offers up to 25 hours per week during fall and spring semesters. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexibility for class schedules.

Requirements

For fall and spring semesters, student employees must be enrolled at least half-time: 5 credit hours for graduate students or 6 credit hours for undergraduate students.
F1/J1 visa students must be enrolled full-time: 9 credit hours for graduate students or 12 credit hours for undergraduate students.
For summer employment in a regular student position, students must be enrolled in at least 3 summer credit hours or meet the stated upcoming fall enrollment requirement.
For Federal Work Study Program positions, students must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours as an undergraduate or 5 credit hours as a graduate student.
New incoming students are not eligible for student employment until the semester in which they begin classes.
If fewer credit hours are needed to graduate than the student employment minimum, the student must submit an Academic Advisor letter to Human Resources stating the hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date.
Sensitivity to intercultural communication.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Detail oriented, dependable, and punctual.

Nice To Haves

Computer-related major, such as MIS or computer science.
Prior laboratory or technical job experience.
Knowledge of computer hardware and software.
Ability to troubleshoot technology-related problems.
Willingness to learn new things.

Responsibilities

Assist with administering and proctoring alternative testing in the DSS Testing Center.
Help students with questions about software and assistive technology on lab computers.
Monitor and maintain the DSS lab at NUC 305.
Assist with software and hardware maintenance of accessible workstations across campus.
Provide tier 1 support for computers and technology in DSS office space, including software installation, hardware and software troubleshooting, and helping users with technical issues.
Migrate users' files from old computers to new computers.
Assist with creating and delivering training sessions.
Assist in providing accessible textbooks for students with disabilities.
Assist with maintaining the DSS hardware inventory.
Answer general questions from students and visitors inquiring about accommodations.