Graduate Intern for Accessibility Services

Description

Summary

The Graduate Intern for Accessibility Services is a 10-month (August-May) 30-hour per week position reporting to the Director of Accessibility Services. The Graduate is responsible for the coordination and management of the accommodated testing center, particularly for exams within nursing and the health sciences. While the primary focus will be on proctoring accommodated testing for students who receive this accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Graduate Intern will also assist with the general operation of the Office of Accessibility Services.

Essential Functions:

Accessibility Services Responsibilities 

• Coordinate and proctor accommodated testing for students in the Accommodated Testing Center.
• Develop a testing schedule to maintain the integrity of all exams.
• Work with nursing faculty to assist in ATI testing needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of all privileged information.
• Act as a resource for anyone with questions regarding the Office of Accessibility Services.
• Collaborate with Student Affairs Graduate Interns to ensure coverage of all testing.
• Maintain an organized office and Testing Center environment.
• Represent the Office of Student Accessibility Services in a positive and professional manner at campus events as necessary (e.g., Admission events).
• Coordinate the student work study proctors on scheduling and administration of tests.
• Maintain Office of Student Accessibility Services (accessibility@regiscollege.edu) testing center email account. 
• Email reminders of upcoming exams to proctors, students, and professors.
• Assist in creation of and staffing for office program initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

On-Call and Residence Life Responsibilities  

• Member of the Inclement Weather and Emergency Closure On-Call Team responsible for providing on-campus support for Library operations and residential students during campus closure.
• Support Office of Student Accessibility Services weekend and evening residential programming.
• Participate in regular Residence Life meetings, including Tuesday morning staff meetings and any trainings related to on-call policies or procedures. 

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Internship applicants must be accepted, provisionally or fully, into an eligible graduate program.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to uphold the University’s commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community.
• Interest/Experience in higher education, leadership development and event management.
• A positive attitude and an understanding of the importance of being open-minded and flexible.
• Proven experience in managing projects and people. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in social media platforms.
• Considerable evening and weekend hours required.
• A valid driver’s license desirable.

Stipend & Benefits :

• $4,000 stipend (paid over 10 months). 
• Live-on position with room and full meal plan. 
• Tuition remission for two (2) eligible Regis graduate courses/semester, with a maximum of six graduate courses (18 credits) per academic year.
  • The following campus-based programs are eligible for tuition remission:
    • 60 credits of MA in Counseling (24 credits are not covered by tuition remission. The supervised field experience must be completed after the graduate intern role is complete.)
    • 33 credits of MS in Regulatory and Clinical Research Management
    • 30 credits of MS in Digital Marketing and Communications
  • The following fully online programs qualify for tuition remission on a space-available basis:
    • 33 credits of MS in Health Administration
    • 42 credits of Master of Public Health (6 credits are not covered by tuition remission
    • 30 credits of Master of Social Work.
  • Courses in Graduate Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Speech Language Pathology, and Doctor of Education programs are not eligible for tuition remission. Training and professional development opportunities. 
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible schedule.

NOTE:  This is a 10-month position, with the opportunity to continue the position for one additional 10-month term (20-month maximum).

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Normal office environment, not subject to extremes in temperature, noise, odors, etc. 
• Occasional exposure to extreme noise at campus events. 
• Requires occasional work outside during events. 
• Use of computer keyboards, requiring eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity. 
• Involves attendance at evening and weekend events and meetings.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

In employment, as in education, Regis College is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action. Regis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran’s status, membership in uniformed services or any other protected status.