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Position Information
Job Title Disability Access Services Access Assistant Appointment Type Student Employee Job Location Corvallis Position Appointment Percent 100 Appointment Basis 12 Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Remote or Hybrid option? Min Hourly Rate $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro) Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) Access Assistant for the Disability Access Services at Oregon State University (OSU) during summer term 2026 at Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon.
An Access Assistant (AA) is a student employee hired by DAS to assist a student with disabilities to perform tasks that are a required component of the course. AAs will only help conduct course-related procedures that the student is unable to complete due to their disability.
Transferable Skill Development
OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:
Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, Equity & Inclusion,
Position Duties
AAs, under the direction of the DAS student, may assist with the manipulation of lab materials and with the completion of in-class assignments. AAs may also assist the student with navigating the classroom/lab environment. All information about the actual course and lab processes and procedures are the student's responsibility.
Tasks performed are to assist a blind student in navigating FW 561X.800 - Marine Bioacoustics (73939) Lecture: TT 1:00-4:50pm.
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
Excellent clear communication skills.
Availability to work during the time requested. 7/20/26-8/14/26, TT 1-4:50.
Located in Newport, Oregon.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Prior experience working with individuals who are low vision/Blind or individuals with limited fine motor skills.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P13190SE Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 07/20/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date 08/14/2026 Posting Date 05/15/2026 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 06/30/2026 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
For additional information please contact: Joshua Hogge hoggej@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
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