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Department of Disability Support Services
Graduate Assistant Pool

POSITION

The Department of Disability Support Services at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Graduate Assistant Pool.

We welcome applications from current CSUF graduate students in the Disability Support Services department to support in the following areas:

DHH (Deaf and Hard of Hearing) Services Support

• Prepare and organize course materials
• Communicate with students, faculty, and service providers regarding scheduling and logistics
• Track and document DHH service usage and related data

Accessible Furniture Services Support

• Assist with service request and maintain accurate records
• Collaborate with facilities to arrange furniture deliveries, setup, and retrieval
• Assist with responding to student and faculty inquiries related to accessible furniture

Outreach & Campus Engagement

• Support DSS Outreach Specialist with tabling events, workshops, and presentations
• Assist with the distribution of informational materials related to DSS
• Help maintain DSS social media presence (as applicable)

Proctoring & Testing Services

• Assist with the proctoring/administration of accommodated exams
• Prepare and organize testing materials, assisting with intake and return
• Monitor testing schedules

Assistive Technology Services Support

• Assist in maintaining inventory of assistive technology equipment
• Support Assistive Technology Coordinator with training sessions/appointments for students using approved assistive tools 

This is a pool of Graduate Assistants for the department to draw on as necessary.

APPOINTMENTS FROM THE POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM. APPLICANTS MAY BE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT ON VERY SHORT NOTICE. 

REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must be a currently enrolled graduate student at CSUF
• Must be in good academic standing
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Student with Federal Work Study Award
• Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and/or projects
• Familiarity with accessibility and disability services

HOW TO APPLY

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials as it relates to your application requirements:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Letter of interest or Cover letter. In your letter (2-3 paragraphs), you should be sure to address the following: Describe your interest in the GA position within the office of Disability Support Services.
• Screenshot of Financial Aid Award (if applicable)

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: Tanner Collins at tacollins@fullerton.edu

COMPENSATION

All Graduate Assistant appointments are made under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU system and the United Auto Workers.  Initial appointments are for one semester only. 

Classification Range: $3,408 to $6,072 per month
Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $3,408

The full-time monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the time base assigned.

MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse And Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE

This offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or if information was knowingly withheld or falsified.

Please note, that continued employment is contingent upon your successful completion of a background screening as required under CSU policy. Graduate Assistants rehired at CSUF after a break in service of 12 or more months who have not had a CSUF background check within the past 12 months will be subject to a new background check; rehire is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the new background check.

OUT-OF-STATE EMPLOYMENT POLICY

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and requires hiring employees to perform CSU related work within the State of California.

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