Disability Support Advocate - Student Employee

Summary:

The Student Accessibility Advocate plays a vital role in fostering an inclusive and accessible learning environment for students with disabilities at Maryville University. This position combines direct student support with broader accessibility advocacy, ensuring equal access to education and campus resources. The role requires compassion, patience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to promoting accessibility and inclusion. If you are passionate about helping others and fostering an accessible educational environment, we encourage you to apply!

Job Responsibilities:

• Accompany students to designated classes and assist with navigating the physical classroom environment as needed.

• Provide verbal descriptions of visual course components, read and scribe for students, and assist with accessing class materials (e.g., handouts, textbooks).

• Offer comprehensive note-taking support during lectures while ensuring students can actively participate in discussions.

• Assist students with the use of assistive technologies and software to access digital resources effectively.

• Serve as a trained reader, scribe, or test proctor during exams and assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the testing center.

• Conduct biweekly accessibility inspections of campus facilities to ensure proper functioning of elevators, doors, and furniture placement.

• Collaborate with Student Success, Student Life, and other campus organizations to ensure accessible programming and events.

• Assist in planning and executing events for the Student Accessibility, Support, and Success Office.

• Partner with ABLE and other campus organizations to promote disability awareness and inclusion.

• Create and maintain digital signage and social media content to raise awareness about accessibility and disability-related topics.

• Answer incoming calls to the Student Accessibility office and provide basic office support.

• Create resources to streamline accessibility-related information for students.

• Review Maryville online content for accessibility compliance and provide feedback.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a current full-time undergraduate student at Maryville University.

• Background in relevant content areas is preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities or in a supportive role is preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

• Will have to be able to assist those with physical disabilities

Skills Required:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.

• Proven ability to provide excellent customer service.

• Highly organized, adaptable, and self-motivated with a creative mindset.

• Strong empathy and understanding of individuals with disabilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with assistive technologies is a plus.

Position Pay: $15/hr

Hours per week: 10 hrs

Start Date: 08/24/2026

End Date: 05/02/2027

NOTE: Applicants must be work study eligible and have a work study award in their financial aid package to apply for this position.