What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Technology Specialist (work study) - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts position at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?
Location: North Adams, MA Category: Student Employment Posted On: Mon Aug 12 2024 Job Description:
Peer Technology Specialists (PTSs) are trained student positions providing technology support to students under the supervision of Disability Resources in conjunction with TRIO Student Support Services.
Job Requirements:
Provide in-person, one-on-one or small group assistance to students during Center hours at the Mark Hopkins Assistive Technology (AT) Center. Remind students to sign in and out of the Center.
Input daily visits into the One Drive database.
Train students on the use of the Live Scribe Echo Pens. Distribute and collect pens, notebooks, cartridges, charging cables. Review loaner program policies with student, obtain signed loaner agreement.
Train and assist students in the use of Kurzweil 3000.
Assist students in setting up a personal account with Bookshare to obtain alternate format text.
Train students on the use of other center technology as well as the built-in accessibility features in Microsoft and Google.
Work with other Peer Technology Specialists to plan and host technology-related educational events for students.
Assist with recruitment of future Peer Technology Specialists.
Ensure that the Center is kept neat and all belongings/equipment are safe and secure in their respective places.
Upon leaving make sure the door is securely locked, both at lunch time and end of day.
Review and familiarize with the Assistive Technology Center handbook.
Clean and check workstations after each student use.
Insure that all student accounts are logged out after each use.
Additional Information:
Be a positive role model and advocate for the Center.
Provide resources and create a welcoming space for all students.
Possess confidence in welcoming students and finding out what their needs are.
Possess excellent communication skills.
This position is open only to students currently enrolled at MCLA who have received work study.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts strongly encourages employees to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. The Centers for Disease Control recommendation is that everyone aged 6 and up should get 1 updated Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of whether they've received any original COVID-19 vaccines.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Joe DaSilva, Vice President of Administration and Finance.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Camie Pratt
Interim Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Titleix@mcla.edu
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172
OCR.Boston@ed.gov
Peer Technology Specialists (PTSs) are trained student positions providing technology support to students under the supervision of Disability Resources in conjunction with TRIO Student Support Services.
Job Requirements:
Provide in-person, one-on-one or small group assistance to students during Center hours at the Mark Hopkins Assistive Technology (AT) Center. Remind students to sign in and out of the Center.
Input daily visits into the One Drive database.
Train students on the use of the Live Scribe Echo Pens. Distribute and collect pens, notebooks, cartridges, charging cables. Review loaner program policies with student, obtain signed loaner agreement.
Train and assist students in the use of Kurzweil 3000.
Assist students in setting up a personal account with Bookshare to obtain alternate format text.
Train students on the use of other center technology as well as the built-in accessibility features in Microsoft and Google.
Work with other Peer Technology Specialists to plan and host technology-related educational events for students.
Assist with recruitment of future Peer Technology Specialists.
Ensure that the Center is kept neat and all belongings/equipment are safe and secure in their respective places.
Upon leaving make sure the door is securely locked, both at lunch time and end of day.
Review and familiarize with the Assistive Technology Center handbook.
Clean and check workstations after each student use.
Insure that all student accounts are logged out after each use.
Additional Information:
Be a positive role model and advocate for the Center.
Provide resources and create a welcoming space for all students.
Possess confidence in welcoming students and finding out what their needs are.
Possess excellent communication skills.
This position is open only to students currently enrolled at MCLA who have received work study.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts strongly encourages employees to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. The Centers for Disease Control recommendation is that everyone aged 6 and up should get 1 updated Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of whether they've received any original COVID-19 vaccines.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Joe DaSilva, Vice President of Administration and Finance.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Camie Pratt
Interim Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Titleix@mcla.edu
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172
OCR.Boston@ed.gov
