Looking to enhance your resume while making a meaningful impact on campus accessibility? Consider joining the Disability Services Student Testing Center Team. These roles provide an excellent opportunity to broaden your skill set and gain valuable experience, all while supporting accessibility efforts campus-wide. Our flexible scheduling accommodates your academic commitments, fostering both personal and professional growth. Don't miss out—apply for one or more of the positions listed below today!
Front Office Assistant, Disability Services
Front Office Assistants play a vital role in our operations, handling general inquiries and supporting various front office tasks including scheduling, student records management and communications. This position reports directly to the Office Coordinator and in their absence, to the Assistant Director of Special Operations in Disability Services.
- Engage with constituents promptly and effectively through phone, email, or in-person interactions.
- Utilize software tools to create and manage records and appointments for students and staff efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with university and departmental policies to safeguard confidential records.
- Offer appropriate referrals to campus and community resources when necessary.
- Foster cohesive teamwork by maintaining clear communication with fellow team members to uphold seamless Front Office operations.
- Exceptional communication and customer service abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word, as well as Adobe Acrobat.
- Aptitude for learning new computer software.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong multitasking, time-management, and organizational proficiencies.
- Capability to work autonomously.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
Accommodation Support Assistant, Disability Services
Accommodation Support Assistants oversee the coordination and logistics of the Flexibility with Attendance and Assignment Deadlines Plan (Flex Plan), Peer Note-Taker and Accessible Furniture accommodations. This role demands strong tracking, interpersonal communication and coordination skills, as well as a collaborative mindset within the university community. This position reports directly to the Accommodation Support Coordinator and in their absence to the Assistant Director of Special Operations in Disability Services.
- Manage primary Flex Plan and Note-Taking email accounts and associated software.
- Identify and track Flex Plan, Note-Taking, and Accessible Furniture requests, ensuring timely completion.
- Address communications regarding Flex Plans, Note-Taking, and Accessible Furniture from DS staff, faculty, and students.
- Ensure compliance with relevant policies/procedures, escalating when necessary.
- Assist in planning Flex Plan, Note-Taking, and Accessible Furniture operations for upcoming semesters.
- Stay updated on campus resources supporting academic needs and refer communications appropriately.
- Current CU Boulder student, preferably in a School of Education program.
- Ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency.
- Capacity to work independently and collaboratively.
- Available for a minimum of 5 hours per week during business hours.
Programs Assistant, Disability Services
Programs Assistants oversee the coordination and logistics of program initiatives. This role demands strong tracking, data management and coordination skills, alongside a collaborative approach within the department, division and university community. This position reports directly to the Programs Coordinator and in their absence to the Assistant Director of Special Operations in Disability Services.
- Collaborate with the Programs Coordinator in organizing and planning programming initiatives.
- Track presentation requests to and from the department.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and monitor participation.
- Provide study skill development assistance to CU students registered with Disability Services through individual meetings and group workshops.
- Assist in managing programming logistics including room reservations and communications via telephone and email.
- Deliver presentations on behalf of Disability Services in monthly sessions.
- Stay informed about campus resources supporting student academic needs and anticipate future requirements.
- Refer non-programming related communications to appropriate resources and escalate issues to supervisors when necessary.
- Perform other assigned duties to support Disability Services operations.
- Current CU Boulder graduate student.
- Ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency.
- Capacity to work independently and collaboratively.
Alternate Format Assistant, Disability Services
Alternate Format Assistants procure and generate alternate format reading materials for students with print disabilities, encompassing blindness/low vision, physical disabilities and various learning challenges hindering reading. Comprehensive training and assistance are available, with flexible hours accommodating day, night and weekend shifts. This position reports directly to the Alternate Format Production Program Manager and in their absence to the Assistant Director of Special Operations in Disability Services.
- Aid in the development of accessible digital and hard-print materials for students utilizing the Alternate Format accommodation.
- Available for a minimum of 8-10 hours per week.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word, as well as Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in written content.
- Capacity to learn new computer software.
- Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
- Dedication to meeting our students' needs with an extra effort.
Front Office Assistant, Student Testing Center
Front Office Assistants play a vital role in our operations, handling general inquiries and supporting various front office tasks including student records management and communications. The Testing Center operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended weekend and evening hours during final exams. This position reports directly to the Senior Testing Coordinator and in their absence to the Assistant Director of the Student Testing Center.
- Maintain consistent hours based on your availability, despite variations in the exam schedule.
- Utilize slow times to perform other tasks.
- Contribute to the formation and implementation of new structures for a new office on campus.
- Represent and advocate for underrepresented students on campus.
- Must be at least a sophomore, with preference for junior-level students and above.
- Demonstrate professionalism with strong communication and customer service skills.
- Possess exceptional attention to detail, organizational abilities and multitasking skills.
- Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Maintaining confidentiality and displaying reliability, responsibility and trustworthiness are essential.
- Willingness to learn new software is required.
- Ability to remain calm and reassuring in high-pressure situations while being observant and quick-thinking.
- Proficiency in spoken English.
Exam Proctor, Student Testing Center
Exam Proctors oversee the administration of exams and quizzes to CU Boulder students approved for accommodations through Disability Services. These exams come in various formats, each with unique conditions based on course requirements and student accommodations. The Testing Center operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended weekend and evening hours during final exams. This position reports directly to the Senior Testing Coordinator and in their absence to the Assistant Director of the Student Testing Center.
- Administer exams to students according to established parameters set by instructors and student accommodations.
- Provide accommodations such as reading exams aloud or serving as a scribe for students with specific needs.
- Assist with general office tasks including phone and email correspondence, filing and cleaning.
- Exam Proctors are required to work a minimum of 5-10 hours per week, with the option to work up to 20 hours.
- Must be at least a sophomore, with preference for junior-level students and above.
- Demonstrate professionalism with strong communication and customer service skills.
- Possess exceptional attention to detail, organizational abilities and multitasking skills.
- Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Maintaining confidentiality and displaying reliability, responsibility and trustworthiness are essential.
- Willingness to learn new software is required.
- Ability to remain calm and reassuring in high-pressure situations while being observant and quick-thinking.
- Proficiency in spoken English.
Exam Reader/Scribe, Student Testing Center
Exam Readers/Scribes are tasked with providing exam assistance by reading and/or transcribing exam content for students as necessary. In this role, you will support students during exams by either reading aloud or writing for them. Proctored exams come in various formats, each with specific conditions based on course requirements and student accommodations. The Testing Center operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended weekend and evening hours during final exams. This position reports directly to the Senior Testing Coordinator and in their absence to the Assistant Director of the Student Testing Center.
- Provide clear and precise reading of STEM exams and accurately transcribe answers for students requiring reader and/or scribe accommodations.
- Administer exams to students within established parameters set by instructors and student accommodations.
- Assist with general office tasks such as answering phones and emails, filing and maintaining cleanliness.
- Exam Readers/Scribes are expected to work a minimum of 5-10 hours per week, with the option to work up to 20 hours.
- Must be at least a sophomore, with preference for junior-level students and above.
- Demonstrate professionalism with strong communication and customer service skills.
- Possess exceptional attention to detail, organizational abilities and multitasking skills.
- Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Maintaining confidentiality and displaying reliability, responsibility and trustworthiness are essential.
- Willingness to learn new software is required.
- Ability to remain calm and reassuring in high-pressure situations while being observant and quick-thinking.
- Proficiency in spoken English.
Graduate Assistant, Student Testing Center
Graduate Assistants will primarily supervise students in roles as proctors and front desk staff. In close collaboration with STC Leadership, you will play a key role in guiding and mentoring student workers within a dynamic environment. The Testing Center operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended weekend and evening hours during final exams. This position reports directly to the Senior Testing Coordinator and in their absence to the Assistant Director of the Student Testing Center.
- Demonstrate leadership proficiency within the realm of student affairs administration.
- Contribute to the establishment of exemplary student affairs practices.
- Engage directly with underrepresented students at CU to provide assistance and support.
- Seize opportunities to introduce a developmental structure that may be integrated permanently.
- Exhibit adaptability in navigating an office environment with frequently changing priorities.
- Availability for a minimum of 10-20 hours per week.
- Current CU Boulder graduate student.
- Demonstrate professionalism with strong communication and customer service skills.
- Possess exceptional attention to detail, organizational abilities and multitasking skills.
- Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Maintaining confidentiality and displaying reliability, responsibility and trustworthiness are essential.
- Willingness to learn new software is required.
- Ability to remain calm and reassuring in high-pressure situations while being observant and quick-thinking.
- Proficiency in spoken English.