General Assistant - Student Support Liaison (Student Accessibility Services)

Student Support Liaison

UMES is seeking a Student Support Liaison who will provide one-to-one behavioral, communication, and functional support to an assigned student. Specific needs of the student and specific interventions will be determined through an interactive process between the Office of Student Accessibility Services, the student, and the Student Support Liaison. This position supports the student throughout the day, during the time that the student is present on campus. The Student Support Liaison must agree to complete all hiring paperwork and processes as established by the Office of Human Resources, understand and abide by OIE/SAS Confidentiality parameters, and UMES academic integrity policies, and inform OIE/SAS staff as soon as possible if they are unavailable for a specific date or time. The Student Support Liaison must also agree to complete bi-weekly timesheets to SAS.

Salary Range: $16.75 - $25.00

Benefits: Safe and Sick Leave Only.

Safe and Sick Leave Guidelines:

Pursuant to the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act, if you are regularly scheduled to work a minimum of 12 hours a week, you will be entitled to accrue Sick and Safe leave at the rate of 1 (one) hour for every 30 hours worked up to a maximum accrual of 40 hours per calendar year. You may carry over up to 40 hours of Sick and Safe leave per calendar year. You may use up to 64 hours of accrued Sick and Safe leave per calendar year and may accrue up to a maximum of 64 hours of Sick and Safe leave in total at any time.

You will not be eligible to use Sick and Safe leave until 106 days from your date of hire. Sick and Safe leave balances will be carried over for contract renewals. Upon termination from employment, you will not be entitled to payment for any unused Sick and Safe leave balance; however, if you leave employment and are re-employed within 37 weeks of your last contract termination date, you will be entitled to have any unused Sick and Safe leave reinstated.

Responsibilities:

• Attend and be present for all interactions with the student, staff, and faculty.
• Accompany the student to classes and during transition times between scheduled classes.
• Reinforce appropriate behavior in the classroom setting.
• Redirect student if exhibiting behavior that is disruptive to the classroom setting.
• Comply with all classroom protocols as it relates to classroom etiquette, compliance and safety mandates, and any rules or procedures established by the faculty member. This includes limiting distractions and the use of personal devices in the classroom.
• Report any classroom or student related issues or concerns to SAS immediately.
• Remain a point of contact for the student as it relates to classroom or other campus related activities.

Physical Demands:

• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Preferences:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with UMES Faculty, Students, and Staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with assigned student.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and technology.
• Physical ability to maneuver campus; this position may require a significant amount of walking between campus buildings.
• Availability weekdays, that coincide with the students class schedule.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

EXPERIENCE:

OTHER:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Ability to read, write and follow instructions. Some positions may require demonstration of specific attributes or abilities to perform assigned work.

OTHER:

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Conditions of Employment:

N/A

Worker Sub-Type:

Staff Contractual (C1) (Fixed Term)

Salary Range: $16.75 - $25.00

EEO Statement:

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement:

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.