EAC CS PhD dissertation Accommodation Assistant

EAC CS PhD dissertation Accommodation Assistant 

Accommodation Assistants are employees of the Educational Access Center (EAC: http://boisestate.edu/eac).

An Accommodation Assistant is expected to strive to accomplish the primary objectives of the department. The position requires empathy, energy, commitment, self-discipline, knowledge of campus resources, commitment to being inclusive, critical thinking and problem solving skills. The position also requires a positive attitude towards working with diverse populations and supporting the Educational Access Center's mission to empower students to accomplish their educational goals by advancing access and promoting Universal Design for Learning.

Accommodation Assistants are university representatives and are to abide by university policies; state, federal, and local laws; in their relationships and contacts both on and off campus throughout the duration of their appointment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required:

• Accountability – Takes personal responsibility for all work activities and acknowledges mistakes and failures without blaming others.
• Client/Customer Service Orientation - Takes personal responsibility for dealing with and/or correcting customer service issues and concerns.
• Dependability - Commitment to the EAC by adhering to work schedule while also balancing school/life activities.
• Efficiency – Strives to complete activities/projects in a timely manner on or before scheduled deadlines with minimal errors.
• Interpersonal Skills – Demonstrates an ability to work effectively with others, employing self-regulation to manage interactions with other students and staff.
• Respect and Valuing Diversity – Demonstrates the ability to recognize, understand, accept and appreciate the value of the workplace diversity; respects the practices, values, and points of view of other individuals and groups.
• Ethics – Demonstrates the ability to adhere to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs and to act in line with those values.
• Quality/Assurance/Attention to Detail – Accomplishes tasks through concern for all aspects of the job, no matter how small. Accurately checks processes and tasks and follow up.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities preferred:

• An ideal candidate would be someone who has a strong background in theoretical computer science and mathematics, with comfort in formal proofs and notation.
• Familiarity with LaTeX for academic writing.
• Research literacy: ability to critically read, interpret, and summarize academic papers.
• Experience working with humans with disabilities, specifically sensory disabilities (hearing, vision).
  • Ability to describe visual/structural elements clearly in text or verbally.
• Technical abilities - knowledge of general computer accessibility capabilities. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Case Management & Alternative Format Support:
  • Assist to explore research with the student as a sighted assistant to determine what research to request in Alternative Format, and potentially produce or assist with production of the Alternative Format. This may include text files, LaTeX formatting for math expressions, and/or image descriptions for figures/diagrams/charts/etc…
  • Assist to format dissertation materials with the student.
  • Assist tracking of inaccessible citations with the student.
    • Acquire information needed from source and assist student to apply formal citation formatting. This may include assistance using citation management tools.
  • Assist to describe and add images to dissertation materials with the student.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Boise State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment as provided for by federal, state, and local law. The University endeavors to recruit, hire, train, and promote the most qualified employees in all job titles. All other personnel actions are administered without regard to protected class under federal, state, or local law. The University may also have specific legal obligations as a federal contractor. The Chief Human Resources Officer is responsible for monitoring University practices and procedures to ensure compliance with this policy and federal, state, and local laws. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 426-1616 or hrs@boisestate.edu

About Boise State University 

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We’re building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.
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