Disability Services Staff - Federal Work Study (Part-Time)

About the position

Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is hiring a part-time/student Federal Work Study (FWS) employee to work in the Disability Resources & Services department (DRS). This position provides administration, office, program/project, and technical support in a confidential and professional environment for a diverse population of current and prospective college students.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional student services support and technical assistance to a diverse population of students with disabilities including: Assisting students, and others, via email, phone, and in person with general DRS and FERPA process information and DRS Connect applications; Providing direct DRS student support including appointment scheduling, equipment checkout/check-in and classroom assistance such as note taking.
• Supports the DRS Director and DRS Analyst by following detailed and time sensitive DRS office processes and procedures guided by compliance with federal, state, local laws, and MCCCD policies.
• Organizes, collects, and maintains confidential information including electronic files, communications, case notes, records, databases, and documentation according to established procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned and commensurate with the grade level of the position.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with people with disabilities
• Experience providing customer service in a professional setting
• Experience organizing and maintaining highly confidential information and documentation in electronic databases
• Proficient at using computers and computer software to create, review, and edit documents and sheets (Microsoft, Google applications, PeopleSoft and similar)
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills both in person and in written materials
• Fluency in English and Spanish preferred

Benefits

• Not Eligible for Benefits