Part-time Positions:
DSP hires student staff on an as-needed basis throughout the year. Pay for these positions is determined by the Division of Student Affairs.
Access Ambassadors (AA)
AAs stream live lectures for students who are approved to attend class remotely. Interested? Email Yee Tran at sa-dspaccess@ucsb.edu. We hire AAs on an as-needed basis, depending on whether an AA's availability matches that of one of our remote students. This is a part-time position, paid at California's current minimum wage.
Proctors
Proctors make it possible for DSP students to receive their exam accommodations by picking up the exam, monitoring testing environments, and returning the exam to the instructor afterwards. Proctors develop skills that can be a great advantage to them after graduation, including experience working with individuals from diverse physical, neurological, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds; experience with confidential materials; and effective interpersonal communication skills. This position requires that students be available to work during midterms and the entirety of finals week. The pay rate is California's current minimum wage + 25 cents per hour. Proctors choose their own shifts based on their availability. Interested? Apply through our DSP Portal! Learn more about the DSP exam proctor position.
Note: The availability of proctoring shifts is highly variable from week to week and is entirely dependent on when students have exams. If you are looking for a consistent weekly income, this position may not be suitable for you, though it makes for a great side gig!
Exam Coordination Assistants
Exam Coordination Assistants monitor the front desk at the Testing Center, including handling exams for pick-up and drop-off, managing the loan out and maintenance of exam equipment such as laptops and spellcheckers, proctoring when needed, and being available to assist any students who come to the Testing Center. The pay rate is California's current minimum wage + 25 cents per hour. If we're hiring, you'll find the job description posted to DSP's Handshake.
Support Services Assistants
Support Services Assistants monitor the front desk at the DSP Main Office (SRB 2120), including assisting walk-in students, answering phones, and monitoring multiple email inboxes. SSAs assist in all areas related to Support Services, such as exam coordination, notetaking coordination, assistive technology, and remote participation, and become familiar with disability law and how it guides DSP and campus policy in the provision of academic accommodations for students with disabilities. The pay rate is California's current minimum wage + 50 cents per hour. If we're hiring, you'll find the job descriptions posted to DSP's Handshake.
Other Office Assistants
As needed, DSP may have 3-4 additional student assistants on staff, ranging from notetaking and payroll assistance to assisting with alternative text conversions and assistive technology. Position rates vary. If we're hiring, you'll find the job descriptions posted to DSP's Handshake.
Volunteer Positions:
Peer Notetakers
DSP coordinates peer notes for 400-500 courses each quarter. Peer Notetakers are requested on an as-needed basis, depending on whether a student in the class has requested peer notes. Volunteers may choose to receive a Letter of Verification of Volunteer Hours at the end of the quarter. Gain experience to put on your resume and support your peers with disabilities, all while providing notes you're already taking for yourself! Learn more about the Notetaking Responsibilities and Guidelines and how to apply.
Other Ways to Get Involved with Accessibility Advocacy
UCSB
- Associated Students (CODE)
- Advisory Committee on Campus Access (ACCA)
- UCSB Disability Studies Initiative