General Assistant - Student Assistant - OIE/SAS

Position Title General Assistant - Student Assistant - OIE/SAS Job Type Temporary/Contractual Position Information UMES is seeking a General Assistant, who will provide one-to-one behavioral, communication, and functional support to an assigned student.

Specific needs of the student and specific interventions will be determined through an interactive process between the Office of Student Accessibility Services, the student, and the Student Assistant.

This position supports the student throughout the day, during the time that the student is present on campus.

The position is part-time and hours may range up to 25 hours per week.

The General Assistant must agree to complete all hiring paperwork and processes as established by the Office of Human Resources, understand and abide by OIE/SAS Confidentiality parameters, and UMES academic integrity policies, and inform OIE/SAS staff as soon as possible if they are unavailable for a specific date or time.

The General Assistant must also agree to complete bi-weekly timesheets to SAS.

Responsibilities * Attend and be present for all interactions with the student, staff, and faculty.

* Accompany the student to classes and during transition times between scheduled classes.

* Reinforce appropriate behavior in the classroom setting * Redirect student if exhibiting behavior that is disruptive to the classroom setting * Comply with all classroom protocols as it relates to classroom etiquette, compliance and safety * mandates, and any rules or procedures established by the faculty member.

This includes limiting * distractions and the use of personal devices in the classroom.

* Report any classroom or student related issues or concerns to SAS immediately * Remain a point of contact for the student as it relates to classroom or other campus related activities Classification 25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations Required Qualifications * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with UMES Faculty, Students, and Staff.

* Ability to communicate effectively with assigned student.

* Ability to operate standard office equipment and technology.

* Physical ability to maneuver campus; this position may require a significant amount of walking between campus buildings.

* Availability weekdays, that coincide with the students class schedule Preferred Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with UMES Faculty, Students, and Staff.

* Ability to communicate effectively with assigned student.

* Ability to operate standard office equipment and technology.

* Physical ability to maneuver campus; this position may require a significant amount of walking between campus buildings.

* Availability weekdays, that coincide with the students class schedule Certifications/Registrations N/A EEO Statement UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation.

Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

FLSA Non-Exempt Salary $25.00 per hour Posting Detail Information Posting Number S00630P Application/Resume deadline Open Until Filled Yes Resume/Application Process Qualified applicants should submit a resume, and the names of one reference to include e-mail address and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system.

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The successful candidate must be able to accept employment in the United States without Employer Immigration sponsorship.

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