Specialist I - Access Assistant (Hourly)

Austin Community College•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area. As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that: Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching, Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities, Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities. Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes, Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others, Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC.

Requirements

Processes and procedures related to the departmental work being done.
Maintaining an established work schedule.
Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy.
Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Demonstrated proficiency using standard office software applications and student information and database systems.

Responsibilities

Acts as a reader and/or scribe, including note-taking before, after, or in class, lab, or testing environments.
Attends class/lab with the student.
Facilitates computer and technology access as appropriate.
May assist with access to technology as appropriate.
May describe graphics or pictures in the classroom, lab, or testing environment.
May assist student with object manipulation during laboratory classes as needed.
Ability to maintain boundaries with student as set by supervisor.
Ability to appropriately communicate with students, faculty, and staff.
Must act in a professional manner and be dependable.
Must maintain confidentiality regarding student information.
Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions.
Willingness to work closely with students with disabilities.
Proficiency with accessible software and devices.
May require completion of assigned college-level classes as determined by the academic department.