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UI REACH Student Office Assistant

University of Iowa- College of Education
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Job description

The UI REACH program is looking to hire a Student Office Assistant to support daily functions of the UI REACH office.

UI REACH is a comprehensive transition program for college-age students with intellectual, cognitive, and learning disabilities. It offers college experience in a caring and structured environment, integrated into the University of Iowa. For more information, visit our website: https://education.uiowa.edu/reach

Responsibilities

  • Respond and provide a positive and professional service approach while working with a diverse population of students, families, internal and external UI REACH team members, and program/community partners.
  • Serve as a resource, communicating to inquiries via email and on occasion phone and face-to-face contact.
  • Respond to office emails daily using stationery email messages.
  • Assist staff in updates to social media.
  • Collect, compile, and enter data into a database – requires attention to detail for accuracy.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 software including Word, and Excel, (working knowledge of social media, Database, PowerPoint, and Publisher is desired).
  • Assist with office routine and seasonal projects.
  • Assist in on-the-job training of other student employees as needed.
  • Scheduled shifts between the hours of 8:30 am-5 pm, M- F, flexible by day and student schedule.
  • Work during the summer and UI Breaks in Fall and Spring semesters.
  • Assist during UI REACH convocation, summer orientation and fall family weekend as needed.

Required Qualifications

  • Ability to commit to 15 hours per week.
  • Experience working with individuals with disabilities
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Professional demeanor and positive attitude.
  • Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Interest in transition programming, higher education, or student development.
  • Experience working with individuals with disabilities

Training Requirements

  • Criminal Background Check upon hire
  • Program-specific onboarding and orientation

Rate of Pay

  • $17.00 per hour