Student Employee - Accessibility Aide

Student Employee - Accessibility Aide

Salary

$15.00 Hourly

Location

McHenry County College - 8900 Northwest Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL

Job Type

Student Employee

Job Number

202600135

Division

Student Affairs

Department

Access & Disability Services

Opening Date

08/22/2026

Target Hire Rate

$15.00

Pay Grade

STU

• Description
• Benefits

Workweek

Up to 20 Hours Per Week | Schedule will vary based on the student's/students' availability.

Position Summary

This semester-long position ensures equal access to educational opportunities for an MCC student with a disability. Work includes attending the student's class sessions to take notes, reading and describing aloud academically required materials, transcribing information as dictated by the student, and assisting with hands-on tasks as directed by the student. The Accessibility Aide will not contribute to the content of the course or be responsible for teaching the material to the student. The Accessibility Aide must follow all class/lab safety procedures under the direction and supervision of the course instructor. The Accessibility Aide is not expected to assist with any personal care needs of the student. The length of this position is predicated on the student's enrollment in the course.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Attend all classes in which the student is enrolled. Accessibility Aides cannot enroll in the same course as the student they are assisting that semester.

• Provide individualized support based on the students needs, which may include:

• Note-taking during classes

• Reading and describing required academic materials aloud

• Writing down class information as dictated by the student

• Assisting with completing in-class assignments on paper and computer

• Adjusting and moving class materials as directed

• Performing physical tasks in lab activities (e.g., lifting, pouring, adjusting lab equipment)

• Maintain confidentiality of the students personal information and comply with privacy laws and ethical standards.

• Demonstrate sensitivity, understanding, and respect for diverse populations within the workplace.

• Other duties assigned- Back end work with ADS office

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be enrolled in 6 credit hours at MCC
• Must hold a minimum of a 2.0 GPA (If you're a first semester student, GPA requirement is waived)

Desired Qualifications:

• Bilingual

Upon Hire:

• Background Check Completion
• I9 Verification with Human Resources
• Completion of Compliance Trainings
• Completion of Onboarding Documents

Skills and Specifications:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, reception, and telephone skills
• Ability to use Microsoft products and o?ce equipment
• Must be able to push or lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to sit, walk, and stand up to 4 hours
• Ability to use Microsoft Office 365 products
• Ability to use office equipment (copier, multi-line phone, etc.)

No benefits are offered for this position.

Employer McHenry County College

Address 8900 U. S. Highway 14

Crystal Lake, Illinois, 60012

Phone (815) 479-7562

Website www.mchenry.edu