Work Study - Wyoming Institute for Disabilities

JOB TITLE:  

Work Study - Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND)

JOB PURPOSE:   

This job is responsible for managing the front desk, assisting department team members, and performing various office tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Answers the front desk phone and greets visitors
• Assists team leads with various tasks
• Assists and leads our part-time employee with an intellectual disability
• Keeps the office organized and clean

COMPETENCIES: 

• Good communication skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work with people with disabilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.   

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application.  The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application: 

1. Cover letter 
2. Resume or C.V. 

WORK LOCATION: 

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level. 

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.  

ABOUT LARAMIE: 

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website. 

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/