OASIS Secretary

SUMMARY The OASIS Secretary reports to the Coordinator of Oasis. The secretary coordinates the administrative aspects for accommodations for undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities and assists students in connecting with appropriate resources both on and off campus. The position includes communicating with units to further ESU’s commitment and OASIS’ mission to provide equal educational access to otherwise qualified students with disabilities and recognize the responsibilities of the university community to provide such access and full participation in any university program or activity.

To be successful in this position must demonstrate attention to detail, be able to work independently, and possess excellent problem-solving skills. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Type letters, and memorandums, responsible for purchasing and receiving AT equipment, arranges for webinars, monitor the budget, and other job-related correspondence; maintain and update confidential files.
• Field inquiries from students and parents needing information about applying for OASIS services including the application process for accommodations, eligibility for services, scheduling intake appointments, the guidelines for documentation, and other questions about OASIS services.
• Process student requests for accommodation services, create confidential student files, maintain files from initial contacts through completion of the application to the intake appointment, including accepting documentation necessary to determine the eligibility for services.
• Provide clerical support to the department as directed by the Director and Coordinator of OASIS; create word templates and maintain internal paperwork for students who apply for services requiring completion of applications and supporting documentation.
• Maintains contact with students requesting services (both intake and continuing services), in person, by phone, or via e-mails, daily.
• Perform general office duties such as answering the telephone, making appointments, handling mail, disseminating departmental program information, ordering, and maintaining office supplies, keeping calendars up to date, scheduling meetings, and making travel arrangements as needed.
• Demonstrate a commitment to issues of Social Equity and continue to develop professionally in multi-cultural competence.
• Performs related work as required.