Graduate Hourly Student Employment - Graduate Assistants

Graduate Hourly Student Employment - Graduate Assistants

Position Details

Advertising Department - DISABLITY SUPPORT SERVICES

Academic Term/Year - FALL 2026/SPRING 2027

Position Title - Graduate Hourly Student Employment - Graduate Assistants

Posting Number - 08418

Position Number - 08418

Student Job Category - Student - Graduate Assistant

Position Location - On-campus

City - Greenville

State - NC

Number of Vacancies - 2

Rate of Pay - $16.00/Hourly

FLSA Status - FLSA Non-exempt

Will the position be subject to the CBC policy? - Yes

Job Description - ECU Department of Disability Support Services is currently seeking several Disability Support Services Graduate Assistants. This position supports the Disability Support Services office at East Carolina University by performing a variety of tasks. The primary role is to support the office reception area by answering the phone and routing calls as well as greeting guests who walk in for scheduled or unscheduled meetings. Additional tasks may include delivering packages or mail to DSS staff, picking up or delivering materials in support of the alternate format service, supporting the DSS Testing Centers, and performing other errands across campus. Once hired, Office Assistants will be required to complete FERPA training and uphold the DSS confidentiality standard.

Job Duties:

• May work with common applications from Microsoft such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Act as primary backup for testing center operations, assisting in facilitating a quiet and fair testing environment for students with accommodations.
• May be asked to assist with tasks for the accommodation request process.
• Provide reception area coverage and customer service, this includes greeting guests and answering questions over email or the phone, taking clear and complete messages to enhance staff follow-up, and/or routing calls as needed.
• Assist with office supplies, furniture, and technology inventory.
• Delivering packages and mail to DSS staff or delivering and picking up materials to support the alternate format service.
• Assist in keeping office spaces, waiting area, and testing centers clean and tidy.
• May be asked to assist in the research of identified information or topics to support Disability Support Services staff.
• Will be assigned other special projects or tasks in support of DSS staff.
• Students selected will assist during Disability Support Services office hours, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.

GPA Requirement - Minimum of 3.0

Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.) - REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDACY Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree and admission (or anticipated admission) in an accredited degree-granting graduate program at East Carolina University. Additionally, all applicants should be in good conduct and behavioral standing with East Carolina University, as well as with local, state, and federal laws. Students pursuing a degree related to Counseling, Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Rehabilitation Services, Human Resources, Higher Education, Communication, or Business are encouraged to apply. All majors will be considered. Qualified applicants will: Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills. Work successfully as part of a team and independently. Plan and organize work to meet deadlines. Solve problems as well as work to avoid problems. Work effectively with students, faculty, and staff of various backgrounds. Desire to assist peers and alumni with their career development needs.

License/certification required

Special Instructions to Applicant - Please apply for this position by submitting a copy of your resume, cover letter/letter of interest, and three references which include the reference name, phone number, and email address. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to verification of background information, with satisfactory results required before the start of the position.

Additional Instructions to Applicants - Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.