15-20 hours a week
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
(exact schedule to be determined)

$16 per hour (no stipends)

• Must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student at Loyola University.
• Have a strong work ethic.
• Be proficient with technology
• Commit to a schedule of 15-20 hours within hours of 9-7 work day Mon. – Fri.
• Have excellent organizational skills.
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Be a self-starter and show initiative.

The Graduate Student Employee in the Office of Disability Support Services is expected to have a high level of responsibility.  Maintaining the confidentiality of student records and details of the interactions with DSS students is imperative.  The GA will work closely with all staff members in the office.  This individual will complete the following expectations.

• Learn the DSS database system in order to assist students with requests for alternate testing and text in alternate format.
• Assist Accommodations Coordinator with the preparations, administering and return of tests, midterms and finals. 
• Monitor student notetaking services to ensure the accommodation is being met through a peer notetaker. 
• Send email communications as needed to notetaker or recipient of notes.
• Submit requests for text in alternate format on behalf of students to publishers or our online e-text resources and ensure text is obtained, transferred and delivered to student.
• Review emails in DSS and Testing rooms account daily to determine which staff member should handle each email.
• Assist with special projects in the DSS office.

Taylor Thornton, Accommodations Coordinator — Disability Support Services
trthornton@loyola.edu

410-617-5378