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The Graduate Assistant for the Office of Student Access and Accommodations (OSAA) works twenty hours per week to assist the Director of OSAA with daily operations of the department.

 

Student Engagement (50%)
• Assist with intake interviews and communicate accommodation process – including collecting, verifying, and maintaining disability documentation and other relevant information
• Meet with students and provide support, solutions, and/or referrals as appropriate
• Assist the department in daily management and triage of students and follow up
• Thorough, prompt communication with students, faculty and staff  
• Respect and maintain the confidentiality of the department   
• Communicate with supervisor if there is an issue  

Assistive Technology (20%)
• Assist with Assistive Technology (AT) equipment distribution and familiarize with AT tools used
• Engage in training of students on how to make alternate media (text to speech) requests, and fulfilling all requests in a timely manner 

Student Experience (20%) 
• Administer and proctor exams by following specific directions/instructions regarding exams as specified by faculty and supervisor  
• Be physically and mentally alert and observant during exams  
• Oversee exam completion, collect exams from students, and deliver exams to appropriate departments  
• Maintain the integrity of the testing room; abide by and uphold policies and procedures  

Department/Division Support (10%) 
• Attend ongoing training and division wide retreats  
• Assist with record keeping and office communication 
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor
• Contributes to sustaining and enhancing an inclusive working and learning environment  

 

Required:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Current graduate student who is pursuing a master’s degree in higher education and/or student affairs administration, education, counseling, or related field concurrently while in the position.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

 

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to move between classrooms, faculty offices, and administrative offices within the building and between buildings 
• Ability to use a desktop monitor and a keyboard for extended periods of time 

 

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Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.

 

About Us
Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world’s top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health- and life-sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our strategic priorities of collaboration, inclusion, success, sustainability, planning, and support.

 

MCPHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates a diverse community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.