Job TitleOffice Aide, Disability Support ServicesDepartment InformationUniversity Disability Support ServicesJob LocationKnight Hall First & Second FloorsPay Rate$14.00 per hourJob PurposeSupport the Disability Support Services Offices with varied tasks. Available work hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with evening hours available from 5:00-8:00 PM.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesMain Office Duties:Welcome students, staff, faculty, and visitors to the DSS office.Answer phones, schedule appointments and assist with the administration of testing for DSS students.Ask appropriate questions to determine how best to refer students to coordinators, other offices or to the DSS application process.Provide basic office support including filing, shredding, making copies, and providing quality customer service.Testing Duties:Assist with the administration and proctoring of student exams during regular business hours (with occasional after-hour requirements).Use good judgement while managing exams (this can include managing situations of academic dishonesty, upset students or students in crisis, assisting in problem solving as needed).Ensure proper access to testing items (computers, laptops, software, etc.)Provide testing accommodation services for students: exam reading, exam scribing, etc.Be able to ensure exams are returned in a timely fashion.Be able to follow instructions and work independently.CompetenciesAttention to detailTeamworkIntegrityMinimum QualificationsEducation: HS diploma or GED and current UW student. May be of particular interest to education, social work or psychology majors.Experience: No experience necessary.Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.Desired QualificationsAbility to follow DSS protocols and maintain strict confidentiality.Attention to detail, excellent written and oral communication skills.Ability to work as a team member and work independently without supervision.Dependable, reliable and able to maintain a consistent schedule.Possess strong problem-solving skills.Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office (i.e., Outlook, Excel and Word).Educational Benefits Applicable to CareersStudent employee will learn how to work with UW students, visitors, faculty/staff, and campus visitors with disabilities.Student employee will learn time & office management and interpersonal skills.Required Application MaterialsComplete the online application.
The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:Cover letterResume or C.V.Work LocationOn-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.Hiring Statement/EEOAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at or email LaramieThe University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties.
We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie's beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit
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