Graduate Intern for Accessibility Services

Regis College

MA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Examinations, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Clinical Research, Communication Skills, Driver's License, Event Management, Genetics, Health Science, Healthcare Administration, Higher Education, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Meal Plans, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, On Call, Online Marketing, Organizational Skills, People Management, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Public Health, Regulations, Social Media, Social Work, Speech and Language Pathology, Student Housing, Student Services, Test Plan/Schedule, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching, Tuition Fees, Writing Skills
LOCATION
MA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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 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

Serve as a member of the Inclement Weather and Emergency Closure On-Call team.

Staff the Library and Accommodated Testing Center as appropriate during weather-related and emergency College closures.

Organize and deliver educational programming related to Accessibility Services for residential students in partnership with Residence Life staff.

Participate in regular Residence Life meetings, including Tuesday morning staff meeting and any trainings related to on-call policies or procedures.

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 (10-month)

Free room and full meal plan during the 10-month duration and supplemental meal stipends for summer and winter breaks based on work schedule and internship start/end dates

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

36 credits of Accelerated MBA program

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

Flexible schedule

NOTE: This is a 10-month position, with the opportunity to continue the position for one additional 10-month term (2 academic year 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. 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.

Regis College Mission Statement

About the Company

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Regis College

Regis is a private Catholic coed university in Greater Boston with more than 3,000 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students within the four schools of arts and sciences, business and communication, health sciences, and nursing. Regis is located 12 miles from Boston on a beautiful suburban campus in Weston, MA. Founded in 1927 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Regis offers students a values-based education integrated with cutting-edge technology and industry-focused curriculum. Students can enroll in courses on campus or in the University's rapidly expanding online program.

Students from across the U.S. and abroad pursue studies in the University's School of Health Sciences, School of Business and Communication, School of Arts and Sciences and the Richard and Sheila Young School of Nursing. Regis students are encouraged to take advantage of flexible educational options like the Fast Track to Master's Program, which allows students to earn a combined bachelor and master's degree in as little as five years

Regis offers:
  • A classic New England campus environment with more than 70 percent of undergraduate students living on campus in five residence halls which include new suite-style rooms and fitness equipment.
  • A comprehensive internship program where students participate in unique clinical and internship experiences in Boston and the surrounding area. 97% of Regis graduates are employed full-time or are enrolled in graduate school six months after graduation.
  • Unique global experience opportunities through its Center for Global Connections, including study abroad and global service learning programs.
  • A nationally recognized nursing program that has received the National League for Nursing designation as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education for a third consecutive time.
  • Broad academic support services through the Academic Center for Excellence and a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
  • An expansive library with a learning commons, study and research space with FitDesks that allow students to exercise while studying, and a Dunkin' Donuts.
  • 25+ clubs and organizations and student programming.

The intergenerational campus includes a Children's Center, named 2017 Program of the Year by the National Coalition for Campus Children's Centers, and a Lifelong Learning program (LLARC) for senior adults with a passion for learning. Regis North, a satellite campus in Lawrence, Mass., in partnership with Northern Essex Community College (NECC), offers nursing, public health, sports management and health sciences bachelor degree completion programs to students in the Merrimack Valley. Regis is also an Apple Distinguished School for 2016-2018.

Regis has 20 men's and women's NCAA Division III athletic teams in the Great Northeast Athletics Conference (GNAC). The Athletic Facility includes:
  • Indoor facilities with three fitness rooms, a six-lane swimming pool, gymnasium, athletic training room, and team room.
  • Outdoor facilities with a turf field surface for field hockey, lacrosse, and soccer; an eight-lane track around the field; six tennis courts; and a softball diamond with a dirt infield and grass outfield.
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1927
WEBSITE
http://www.regiscollege.edu/