Williams College
Opening Details
The Williams College Office of Accessible Education seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to provide temporary administrative work. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, be able to work both independently and with a team and in a busy office, be tech-savvy, and collaborative, with a strong attention to detail. You would handles sensitive material and interfaces with students, family members, staff, and faculty.
Williams, a liberal arts college located in western Massachusetts, has built its reputation on outstanding teaching, scholarship, and academic excellence. We are deeply committed to our employees, providing tuition assistance, excellent benefits, and a warm and welcoming professional environment. We are looking for candidates who share our values in prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
We are looking for someone able to support the team 20 to 25 hours per week for at least the fall semester. Temporary work is subject to the needs of the College, and as such, may change at any time. Pay range is from $18 to $22 per hour, commensurate with experience. Resumes will be reviewed on an on-going basis. This position would work primarily on campus, with some possibility of remote work from locations in MA, CT, NY, or VT.
Responsibilities
Perform a wide range of administrative duties for the office ensuring effective operation of department functions including front-line, highly confidential communication with faculty, staff, students and families
Support logistics for the Office of Accessible Educations, manage electronic calendars, keep office records, oversight of student employee work hours, order supplies, reconcile monthly purchasing cards, as well as other projects as assigned.
Assists office staff in the collection of disability documentation and other relevant information
Assists office staff in providing auxiliary supports and services to students
Performs other duties as assigned in support of the Accessible Education mission
Qualifications
We are open to providing training for a candidate interested in supporting individuals with disabilities. The below preferred competencies would be beneficial to your success in this role:
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Demonstrated commitment to advancing disability inclusion and accessibility
Demonstrated knowledge of assistive aids and technologies
Demonstrated competency with various software applications
Experience working in a university or college setting
Working Conditions
Mental Demands
Ability to use computers extensively for up to 5 hours at a time.
Ability to learn and use computers, software, assistive technology and office equipment.
Ability to read, think, and exercise reasonable judgment.
Ability to memorize and apply various laws, rules and policies.
Ability to problem solve, provide support for people of diverse abilities.
To apply for this position, please visit https://staff-careers.williams.edu/.
Conditions of Employment
Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. COVID-19 vaccination with booster or approved exemption and compliance with COVID-19 related policies are required as a condition of employment at Williams.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at [email protected].
To apply for this job please visit staff-careers.williams.edu.