GIDDI Student Ambassador
Job Summary
The Golisano Intellectual and Developmental Disability Initiative
(GIDDI) Student Ambassadors will assist with activities related to
increasing involvement, access, and acceptance of those with
Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) on the FGCU Campus.
Assists in development of campus presentations/activities,
coordinates interactive events, and assists those with IDD in
participation in campus activities.
This is a part-time position eligible for 5 hours per week and up
to 10 hours per week as the program grows.
Job Description
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
- Greets visitors and provides information at the GIDDI
offices
- Participates in the development of materials and activities to
increase inclusion of individuals with IDD
Co-facilitates discussions and presentations related to
IDD
Supports participation of individuals with IDD in campus
activities
Assists with activities hosted by GIDDI (GIDDI nights, tabling
events)
Assists with information gathering and sharing on GIDDI Social
Media and Web page
Other duties:
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements:
- One year of related work or volunteer experience
- Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Experience with peer-mentoring
- Experience with interacting with individuals with varying
abilities
- Able to easily engage with members of the FGCU campus and local
community
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Positive attitude toward individuals with disabilities
- Ability to work within a team
- Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication
skills with various populations.
- Ability to accurately prepare written and electronic
documents.
- Ability to exercise good judgement.
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
- Ability to meet deadlines for work assignments.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information
and materials.
- Ability to represent the university in a positive and
professional manner.
- Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with
university faculty, staff, students, and the general public.
- Promote a common purpose consistent with stated University
goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning
environment.
- Possess the knowledge of general written standards and
procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and
follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks.
- Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance,
and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance
with stated policies.
- Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and
supportive environment.
- Present a professional image in word, action, and attire.
- Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with
others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and
collaborates with others to achieve goals.
- Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and
processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal
Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or
protected veteran status.
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