Location:
Weingarten Center, University of Pennsylvania
Modality:
In-Person
Position Length:
Academic Year (Fall - Spring)
Work Hours and Commitment:
Full academic year, 2024-2025. Approximately 20 hours per week
Pay Rate:
$17.00/hr
Additional Compensation:
None
Federal Work Study Eligible
Overview
The Graduate Student Assistant for Disability Services, a member of the Weingarten Center, supports the mission and staff of Disability Services at Penn. The Graduate Student Assistant monitors departmental email accounts and phone lines, providing general information to students, families, faculty, and the public regarding Disability Services. The position meets with students and other visitors to the center on a walk-in basis, providing general information and making appropriate referrals to staff within the Weingarten Center and to other campus resources. The Graduate Student Assistant assists students who qualify for test accommodations with using the test reservation system. The Graduate Student Assistant also supports the Weingarten Center through public appearances at resource fairs, workshops, and other disability awareness events.
Supervisor/Contact
Amy Weiss - Case Manager for Integrated Care
amylw@upenn.edu
Simuelle Myers - Director of Instructional Design for Integrated Care
simyers@upenn.edu
Required Duties
The duties of the Graduate Student Assistant for Disability Services include:
- Monitor departmental email accounts and phone lines, providing general information about disability services.
- Greet students and other visitors who walk into the center, providing general information about disability services
- Make appropriate referrals to Weingarten Center colleagues and services, as well as other campus resources
- Guide students with disabilities in using the MyWeingartenCenter test reservation portal
- Represent the Weingarten Center at resource fairs, open houses, workshops, and other events
Preferred Qualification and Essential Skills
- Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Interest in disability inclusion and accessibility in postsecondary education
Application Instructions
To apply, please send your statement of interest and resume via email to amylw@upenn.edu and simyers@upenn.edu. The position will remain open until filled.