Center for Accessibility Resources Clerical - Student Employment

Center for Accessibility Resources Clerical - Student Employment

Salary

$17.05 Hourly

Location

3700 W. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL

Job Type

Student Employment - FWS Required

Job Number

01555

Department

Center for Accessibility Resources SE

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Summary

Student workers in the Center for Accessibility Resources are responsible for supporting the staff and students by performing a wide range of basic clerical/office tasks for this area and for the larger University. They also support the Center for Accessibility Resources in providing accessible services and promoting equal access to University programs, services, and resources.

This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies:

• Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting.

• Critical Thinking: Students build critical thinking skills by applying judgment, solving problems, prioritizing tasks, maintaining accuracy, and using feedback to improve their work.

• Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.

• Teamwork: Students build teamwork skills by collaborating with supervisors, staff, and peers to support department goals, assist others, and contribute to a positive work environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Greet all visitors and determine the reason for their visit

• Be welcoming, inclusive, and recognize that not everyone is an effective and confident communicator

• Answer phones, take messages, schedule appointments using Outlook, check supplies, filing and general administrative duties as necessary to help keep the office running smoothly and efficiently

• General cleaning duties including, but not limited to: wiping down whiteboards, desks, and tables, and other miscellaneous office needs

• Following training, independently deliver confidential testing materials and office documents to designated campus locations while adhering to established security and confidentiality procedures.

• Assist students by answering questions and providing general information about accessibility services, accommodations, and office procedures.

• Assist with administrative and operational projects that support accessibility services and promote equal access to University programs and resources. Responsibilities may include organizing resource materials, preparing student communications, maintaining records, assisting with outreach initiatives, supporting departmental events and special projects, and providing input on improving office organization and departmental operations. Through these experiences, student employees develop professional skills in communication, organization, customer service, office administration, and problem-solving.

Qualifications

MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Must be Federal Work Study Eligible

Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter

• Be a current Saint Xavier University student

• Possess excellent communication skills, computer skills, and be detail-oriented

• Be responsible, dependable, and punctual

• Be trustworthy and able to maintain the confidentiality of our clients and services

• Be able to work independently and to take initiative in fulfilling responsibilities

• Be able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment

• Provide excellent customer service skills and to be an empathic listener

• Be Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

• Support the staff and the students in the CAR

• Maintain the confidentiality of our clients and services

• Exhibit appropriate and professional behavior at all times

• Be responsible, dependable, and punctual in the completion of assigned tasks, and in notifying the appropriate staff when conflicts and/ or problems arise

• Flexibility in work hours to ensure adequate coverage, etc.

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.

Employer Saint Xavier University

Address 3700 West 103rd Street

Chicago, Illinois, 60655

Phone 773-298-3452

Website http://www.sxu.edu