Office of Accessibility Resources and Services - Student Accommodation Facilitator

High Point University•High Point, NC

43d•$10•Onsite

About The Position

Assist OARS personnel with the day-to-day operating tasks of the OARS Testing Center, provide in class note-taking and/or scribe services for students approved for Scribe accommodations, and other OARS operating procedures such as creating alternative text materials or closed captioning services.

Requirements

Willing to learn and demonstrate ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including students with disabilities.
Promptness to designated shifts and attending to situations as they develop
Possess customer service experience
Possess basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
Must have a minimum GPA 3.0
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be trainable and self-motivated
Ability to take thorough and organized notes utilizing available technology from the information presented verbally in classrooms.
Must have legible handwriting or the ability to use a computer for note-taking purposes
Must practice accurate spelling and grammar
Must possess good organizational skills and multitasking skills
Must possess a positive work ethic
Must maintain confidentiality at all levels of employment with OARS

Responsibilities

Assist the Testing Coordinator with check-in, check-out, and proctoring responsibilities for students taking an exam in the OARS Testing Center.
In cooperation with the Testing Coordinator, prepare and organize testing materials.
Scan and upload completed exams into the Accommodation/Test Room Booking platform.
Greet and address the needs of walk-in traffic.
Uphold all HPU and OARS professional policies.
Communicate regularly with the OARS Student Worker Supervisor.
Other duties as assigned.
Take notes in class based on the preferences of the student with disabilities.
Read printed material aloud for students with visual impairments.
Transcribe for students with fine motor impairments.
Assist students with visual impairments in science labs by providing verbal descriptions of visual information.
Serve as a scribe for students with disabilities during tests (if applicable).
Reformat electronic and printed materials for accessibility.