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Student Disability Services - Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services Student Assistant

University of Iowa - Division of Student Life
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BASIC FUNCTION

Assist with the provision of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Academic Accommodations approved through Student Disability Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform simple clerical duties such as copying, scanning and filing
  • Assist in data entry
  • Monitoring departmental emails
  • Review course syllabi and ICON information for exam schedules and days off
  • Perform simple clerical duties such as copying, scanning and filing
  • Communicate with faculty, staff and/or students
  • Support students and faculty in understanding the accommodation process
  • Conduct classroom and Zoom visits to support instructors and students in setting up remote captioning or interpreting
  • Provide quality assurance through reviewing classroom documents and vendor materials for errors
  • Assist in the conversion of media to an accessible format including working with outside vendors
  • Exhibit behavior expected of a professional and respect confidential information
  • Attend staff meetings and professional development trainings as scheduled by supervisor or department
  • Support and respect students who identity as Deaf or Hard of Hearing through ongoing education into Deaf culture
  • Respect all persons from various backgrounds, races, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, religion, abilities, etc

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must have completed at least 30 semester hours
  • Registered UI Student in good conduct and academic standing
  • Demonstrate knowledge and commitment to education around diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Ability to work with students with various disabilities, learning styles, and needs
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Working experience with computer systems
  • Must be punctual and dependable
  • Basic communication skills in American Sign Language or other signed language

WORK HOURS 

  • Monday-Friday 8am-9pm, and some weekend hours
  • Be available to work over breaks remotely or in-person (January and July - August).
  • This position is limited to up to 20 hours per week (320 hours per semester). May work up to 40 hours per week during break periods (spring, summer, fall, and winter) as assigned.
  • Availability depends on departmental and SDS customers' needs

LOCATION

  • Student Disability Services, 141 UCC, Iowa City

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

  • FERPA
  • Harassment Prevention Training