Part-Time Auxiliary Aid Student Specialist, Access/Disability Services

Job Details

Job Family

STAFF - Support Staff

Grade

H5

Salary

$14.51 - $19.83

Department

Access/Disability Services

Reports To

Director

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

First Review Date

May 9, 2024

Job Summary

The Part-Time Auxiliary Aid Student Specialist is responsible for the implementation of auxiliary aids and services for students with disabilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides note-taking assistance to students with disabilities

• Assists students with disabilities in the ACCESS Lab(s) and provides academic support

• Assists with accommodated proctoring by monitoring students with disabilities during assessments

• Serves as a reader and/or scribe for students with disabilities

• Arranges the placement of special furniture or accessibility equipment in classrooms or labs throughout campus, and assists in distribution of accessibility aids

• Provides front desk coverage, including greeting students, providing general information on available services and eligibility procedures

• Assists with daily operations, including scheduling student appointments and services

• Assists with training Auxiliary Aids and Services staff as assigned

• Supports retention and enrollment management initiatives

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution and three (3) years of experience working with students with disabilities

• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution

• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures

• Possess organizational and clerical skills, including computer application skills in Microsoft Office, Navigate and Peoplesoft

• Possess solid judgment and decision-making abilities

• Demonstrates accuracy and proficiency in note taking skills

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision

• Knowledge of HIPPA and FERPA protocols, and handling of confidential documentation

• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evening and weekend assignments

• Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.

EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran's status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information.

To obtain more information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures and practices, please contact the College's Equity Officer: Cindy Lau Evans, Director, Office of Equal Opportunity Programs / ADA Coordinator / Title IX Coordinator, at (305) 237-2577 (Voice) or 711 (Relay Service). 11011 SW 104 St., Room 1102-1; Miami, FL 33176. EquityOff@mdc.edu