Job and volunteer Opportunities
Math Tutor
The Disability Resource Center is looking to hire a part time (12-15hr/wk) mathematics tutor/notetaker for the Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 semesters. Applicants will be expected to attend math classes regularly, take notes in these classes, and tutor students as needed.
Qualifications:
- Must excel in mathematics
-Experience in MAT 95, 102, 103 and 107
-Ability to take legible, detailed, and comprehensive notes in the courses listed above.
- Must attend classes regularly
To apply, please submit a brief letter of interest, and attach a copy of your resume and current unofficial transcripts. Applications can be sent to drc@southernct.edu or delivered to the Disability Resource Center located in Engleman Hall C105. Work schedule and hours will be discussed upon interview. Thank you for your interest.
Notetakers
The DRC is currently looking for volunteer note takers to take notes for students with a disability.Volunteers will receive early registration for their Spring 2013 courses. Your volunteer service is greatly appreciated and looks good on a resume. Qualifications and duties are as follows:
Note takers must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.A student will take notes for a student in his/her own classes if there is a need. Students may also volunteer to take notes for additional classes.Note-takers will be given early registration privileges for Spring 2013.
Please click the following for the APPLICATION FOR DRC NOTETAKER POSITION. Applications should be submitted to mail to: drc@southernct.edu (Please list "Notetaker Position" in subject line)
- If there are any questions, call the office at (203) 392-6828 and ask to speak with an available notetaker coordinator.
Personal Assistants
The DRC collects applications for students with disabilities who need to hire personal assistants. The University does not employ the student. The employer is the student with a disability. If you are interested:
Please view our informational Personal Assistant Power Point here!
Please download the Personal and Academic Assistant Application from the following link: PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANT APPLICATION
Either e-mail the completed application as an attachment to DRC@southernct.edu with the words "Application" in the subject line or mail the application to DRC, Southern Connecticut State University, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515.
Your application provided only to students looking to hire Personal Assistants.
The student will make direct contact with you about their interest in interviewing you and/or hiring you. The student is your employer and payment information will be discussed directly with the student.
Please give us a call if you have any questions about downloading or completing the application at 203-392-6828.
Academic Assistants
An Academic Assistant is a paid hourly position on an as-needed basis to assist students with disabilities in courses where they may need additional assistance.
We are always accepting applications. Click on the link entitled, "Personal and Academic Assistant Application" above and email your completed application to drc@southernct.edu with the words "Application" in the subject line or mail the application to DRC, Southern Connecticut State University, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515.
For more information about Personal and Academic Assistants, please refer to the PA Manual.