Western Connecticut State University
AccessAbility Services
Learning Specialist University Assistant
Part-time Position

Western Connecticut State University is pleased to announce applications are being accepted for a part-time 11.75 hours per week Learning Specialist University Assistant in the Office of AccessAbility Services.

Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply.  We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion.  WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic Servicing Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community. 

• Provides front office coverage, including answering phones, greeting students and visitors, and directing inquiries appropriately.
• Monitors and responds to office email communications in a timely and professional manner.
• Assists students, faculty, and visitors with general questions regarding AccessAbility Services processes and procedures.
• Maintains accurate and timely case notes documenting student interactions in the office’s online database.
• Assists in the hiring, supervision and training of student employees.
• Provides training and oversees work assignments for undergraduate student employees involved in the provision of exam and assistive technology accommodations.
• Serve as an exam proctor in our accommodated exam rooms.
• Develop and present academic workshops to promote student academic skills.
• Develop academic strategies/handouts to support the transition of incoming students.
• Support Beyond All Odds, a student organization for students with and without disabilities that promotes disability inclusion on campus.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in the area of Education, Educational Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, or closely related field.
• Experience working with students with disabilities in an educational setting.
• Experience with students in a higher education setting highly desirable.
• Knowledge of academic learning strategies such as time management, organization, and study preparation.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Experience providing direct services to individuals with disabilities in a postsecondary disability services office is preferred.