Part-time Reader Position

Office of Human Resources
Part-time Reader

Kean University is seeking a part-time Reader that will work in-person with a faculty member. The Reader will read aloud to the faculty member various printed materials and/or information from a computer screen or other print sources that cannot be read by the adaptive computer equipment and software. The Reader will take dictation when the adaptive computer equipment and software cannot do so and will also organize and file written materials that are incidental to the reading and dictation duties.

This position is temporary and filled on a semester-to-semester basis, up to a maximum of 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Generally, work will be assigned between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The Reader's work schedule will vary each semester based on the faculty member's teaching schedule. It is preferred that candidates are available a minimum of 3 full work days per week, contingent upon the faculty member’s schedule. Occasional evening or weekend hours may also be required. Salary is $17.00 per hour and is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree is required, with some training or experience in a field of study related to psychology or a social science. Preference will be given to candidates that possess attention to detail, organizational skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, and have suitable scheduling flexibility.

Skills: The ability to read, write and speak English fluently; the ability to read aloud clearly and articulately; and competence in English grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Please include in your cover letter your hours of availability. Application materials can be addressed to: Ms. Yrelys Tapanes, Associate Director of Benefits.

Attention current Kean University employees (including part-time Student Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Academic Specialists and Adjuncts): Please apply via the internal career site to ensure consideration as an internal candidate. To apply internally, please log into your Workday account and select the Career icon on your homepage to view available positions.

Additional Information

Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.

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