SAC Academic Aide – Student Hourly
Position Overview
University Academic Support Centers (UASC) is a comprehensive student support program consisting of five unique centers designed to strengthen the academic skills and written communication of students at the University of Kansas. UASC supports the University’s commitment to the academic success and holistic development of students. UASC programs encourage student participation both in and out of the classroom, support academic and personal development, and link students to other campus and community resources for academic and personal support and development. University Academic Support Centers is a department within Academic Success.
The Student Access Center is a unit within the University Academic Support Centers that provides advocacy and support for students with academic accommodations as well as guidance for faculty in providing academic accommodations at KU.
Per the State of Kansas, student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels. However, concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or non-exempt/hourly).
The Student Access Center is a unit within the University Academic Support Centers that provides advocacy and support for students with academic accommodations as well as guidance for faculty in providing academic accommodations at KU.
Per the State of Kansas, student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels. However, concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or non-exempt/hourly).
Job Description
The primary responsibility in this position is to serve as an academic aide to assist students with disabilities in labs or classrooms.
Duties include but are not limited to: 100% serving as a laboratory aide, note-taking in the classroom, proctoring, scribing, and reading exams, physically manipulating objects, and assisting with live computer navigation and program usage for the student.
Duties include but are not limited to: 100% serving as a laboratory aide, note-taking in the classroom, proctoring, scribing, and reading exams, physically manipulating objects, and assisting with live computer navigation and program usage for the student.
Required Qualifications
- At least 1 year of experience using a variety of computer programs as evidenced by application materials.
- During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Preferred Qualifications
- Comfortable learning and using new computer programs or lab equipment, as evidenced by application materials and/or interview.
- Eligible for Federal Work Study
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application will include a cover letter and a resume or CV. Apply online and attach a letter describing your qualifications for this position.
To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 9/16/2024.
To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 9/16/2024.
Contact Information to Applicants
Advertised Salary Range
$12.25 per hour
Work Schedule
Hours vary according to workload but expect to commit to at least six hours per week during Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. work week.
Hours may increase and/or include occasional evening shifts when proctoring exams.
Hours may increase and/or include occasional evening shifts when proctoring exams.
Anticipated Start Date
Monday September 23, 2024