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Student Hub Assistant

UWM On-Campus Employment Office
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Job Description

This graduate or doctoral student only) position within the Accessibility Resource Center is responsible for providing a high level of customer service to faculty, staff, and students in a community space for students with disabilities.

ARC's Student Hub and Sensory Spaces is a community space for students with disabilities, however, all UWM faculty, staff, and students are welcome.

Applicants that identify as disabled and/or have experience with the disabled community, exhibit a high degree of integrity and reliability, and are pursuing an advanced degree within the following areas of study are encouraged to apply:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders 
  • Communication Sciences & Disorders  
  • Community Engagement
  • Educational Psychology 
  • Exceptional Education 
  • Occupational Therapy 
  • Physical Therapy 
  • Psychology 
  • Rehabilitation Science & Engineering 
  • Social Welfare
  • Social Work

Essential Job Duties                      

  • Independently lead Academic Empowerment Sessions 
    • Support disabled students in learning new skills related to notetaking, time management, study habits, and organization
  • Open and close the Student Hub and Sensory Spaces daily
  • Greet and assist visitors with a warm, professional attitude
  • Keep the Hub organized, clean, and fully stocked
  • Sanitize surfaces and monitor supplies; report when items need replacement
  • Maintain confidentiality and uphold ARC’s values of respect and inclusion
  • Maintain a positive attitude while working with faculty, staff, and students.

Qualifications & Education Requirements

  • Must be a current UWM graduate or doctoral student
  • Possess and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills and superior customer service, often under stressful conditions
  • Reliable, proactive, and comfortable working independently
  • Experience with or connection to the disability community is strongly preferred

Skills You’ll Gain

This position offers valuable, real-world experience in:

  • Customer service and professional communication
  • Leadership and teamwork in an inclusive setting
  • Conflict resolution and problem solving
  • Time management and organization
  • Disability awareness and cultural competency