Student Worker: Course Access Assistant; Pool

Overview

COURSE ACCESS ASSISTANT (POOL) – Student Worker

The position of Course Access Assistant is a pooled position and applications will be reviewed on an as needed, on-going basis.

Are you organized and innovative? A self-starter who is motivated, positive, and has a strong desire to help others? If yes, then this is the position for you!

As a Student Worker in the position of Course Access Assistant
, your primary role shall be to assist students with disabilities to perform tasks that are a required component of their course. You do not do the work for the student, but you may manipulate materials, write or complete other course related tasks such as assisting with retrieving material from backpacks and taking notes. The note-taker will take notes of classroom lectures, class discussions, and other oral and written communication by instructors and classmates for students with a disability which prevents them from taking adequate notes.

REVIEW THE JOB DESCRIPTION HERE: the full description is available at the provided job posting.

• Fun, innovative atmosphere
• Ability to transform lives and enrich communities
• Opportunity to work with helpful, caring, and friendly coworkers
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Beautiful Rural Campus

The Douglas County community through UCC is building upon 50+ years of rich academic experiences and lives changed through higher education. We are a student-centered, positive working environment that thrives on innovation. We are committed to ensuring that everyone who interacts with our campus feels included, valued, and inspired to fulfill our mission to transform lives and enrich communities.

Umpqua Community College is located in beautiful Southern Oregon between the mountains of the Cascade Range to the east and the Coastal Range to the west. Hiking, biking, camping and skiing are a short car ride away and the town is surrounded on all sides by the amazing Umpqua River for fishing and water sports. The area is also home to over 40 wineries and many breweries with a bustling downtown.

Roseburg has everything you’d want from a small town and has easy access to the bigger cities of Portland and Eugene by jumping on I-5. Roseburg has live-ability, a friendly feel and is ready to be home to your next career and family adventure.

• Candidates must be dependable and responsible, possessing good communication skills.
• Organized, customer service skills, ability to maintain strict confidentiality, and willingness to be part of a student support team.
• Willing to train.

• Have a strong desire to help others and be organized.
• Ability to contribute to a supportive learning environment for students with disabilities.

For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:

Umpqua Community College Honors Veterans Preference. Applicants are eligible to use Veterans’ Preference when applying with Umpqua Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR  and . Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

Documents Required

• Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215)
• or...
• Letter from the US Department of Veterans’ Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website.

For information regarding Veterans’ Preference qualifications, visit the Oregon jobs site. If you wish to self-identify under Section 503 as an individual with a disability, please provide this information by completing Department of Labor Form CC-305 available at the Dol site.

Statement of Equal Opportunity
Umpqua Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard for race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, handicaps or veterans status. This policy affirms UCC's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all vestiges of discriminatory practices that might exist.

Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.