Student- Student Access Leader

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932 our people-centered strategy has defined us and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience backgrounds and skills to the university. And today were ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

The opportunity

The Campus Accessibility Centeris seeking a Student Access Leader (SAL) tosupport the implementation of accommodations for students with disabilities and promote an inclusive accessible campus environment. This role provides a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in practicing and promoting disability etiquette within the educational setting while developing essential professional skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive the SNHU access van (Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.) ensuring timely safe transport of students with mobility disabilities.

• Answer phones schedule appointments and relay information effectively and respectfully to students staff and faculty and provide other administrative support.

Competency: Communication and Professionalism

• Assist with testing accommodations by serving as a proctor scribe or reader for exams using clear and respectful communication to support student needs while upholding the security and integrity of the testing process.

Competency: Communication and Professionalism

• Support students with note-taking accommodations by accurately capturing and organizing class content and using office technology to photocopy and scan notes to ensure timely and accessible delivery.

Competency: Communication and Technology

• Assist with special projects under the guidance of the Disabilities Specialist particularly for special events.

Competency: Critical Thinking

• Practice and promote disability etiquette while helping to foster a welcoming and supportive environment for students with diverse needs.

Competency: Equity & Inclusion

• Serve as a peer role model and support the goals of the Campus Accessibility Center by demonstrating initiative reliability and accountability.

Competency: Leadership

• Collaborate with staff faculty and fellow SALs to ensure students receive timely and appropriate accommodations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate Day program at SNHU
• Must have a valid drivers license clean driving record and pass the SNHU driving check.
• Must be able to physically assist students with loading securing and unloading from the access van as needed.
• Willingness to sign and abide by a confidentiality agreement
• Positive attitude empathy and a desire to help fellow students
• Dependable eager to learn and committed to upholding accessibility best practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in MS-Word MS-Office (Excel Access) a plus

Work Hours: Office Hours: Monday Friday between 8:00am 4:30pm. Van driver hours may include 7:30am 5:00pm. Maximum of 20 hours per week.

Required Documents: Please provide your class schedule along with a resume or a purpose statement detailing qualifications and interest in the role.

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if youre wondering whether SNHU is right for you take the leap and apply. You might be just the person were looking for.

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