Advising Assistant For Disability Services Job Profile: Female, age 29, from Erlanger, NY (ID# 5364)

1. What exactly do you do?

What field is your job in?

Education
What is your job title?

Advising Assistant For Disability Services
Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for (size and general description of what type of organization it is)

A college, for disability services we are a small section of the college as a whole maybe 10 people working in this office/field total.
How long have you been employed in this position?

2 years
How many hours do you work a week on average?

25
Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

25
Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

advising and assisting those with disabilities.
What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.

18000
What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.

18000
Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)

sick leave, absent leave
Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?

well

Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Explain

Yes, this is the point of my career. I love it as I am a people person and I am able to assist others in the process.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?

Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?

Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it

Office in a college. It is close to home.
Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
- 6 Income
- 1 Work Environment - co-workers
- 2 Work Environment - supervisors
- 7 Benefits
- 3 Hours
- 4 Level of responsibility
- 5 The actual "work" you do at your job
- 8 Job Title

If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?

Apply online with a highlighting your wow factor. Follow up with your application and come in. This shows persistence and the want for the career.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social skills, organization skills, technical skills)

Communication and organization are a must. We also require typing skills. Upon the obvious of being able to stay on task and help others.
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?

Associates degree in business related field is preferred.
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?

To study what different disabilities you may come across. As you will understand the person you are working with better if you know what their disability details.

How did you find your current job? (e.g. newspaper, internet, referral, etc.)

I was a student at the college and had my now superviser as a professor.
What was the application process for your job? (e.g. submitted resume, paper application, electronic application, all, etc.)

Submit an electronic application and resume
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail? (e.g., number of interviews, who you interviewed with, group interview, individual interview, etc.)

Yes, there is 2 interviews one with the director and one with the supervisor. They as a handful of questions.
If you can remember, what questions were you asked at your interview?

How you would handle several situations. What you feel is most important to this job from several choices.
Is this the job / field you planned to work in?

No
If your job is in a different field from your original plan how did you get here? Explain (Plan can be from high school/college/post college/personal plan)

I was planning on being a medical office assistant upon graduation but this career was something I feel I am better placed in. I was recommended by my professor(once again my now supervisor) and upon talking to them I applied and was hired on.

Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?

Yes, on what you are to do in situations, how to use the office equipment and how to do several types of test depending on needs of student.
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain

We went over in detail what was acceptable as a disability.
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain

I had taken several computer classes. These furthered my ability to provide needed information in a quick manner. I was also a student at the same college, this provides insight on what the students may stress over.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare you for your job?

If someone were to observe you at work, what would he or she say is "fun" about your job?

I think there are several aspects of my job that are considered fun, but for most I think they would classify my career as boring.
What is (are) the most fulfilling aspect(s) and least fulfilling aspect(s) of your current employment? (e.g. fiscal, spiritual, type of work, hours, commute, compensation, etc.)

Helping people find a way to go. Alot of times students come to us with no path in mind and after an hour they feel they have a way to go.
Is your current employment part of your career plan? Why or why not?

Yes, I love what I do and would like to retire from my career when it comes time.
What are your current career goals? (Can be broad or specific)

I eventually would like to become a supervisor or a full time advisor for students as a whole.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?

To be open minded when you apply for a job like this.

7 am - 8 am

heading to work.
8 am - 9 am

Setting up for the day, morning meeting, first visit.
9 am - 10 am

Meeting with student or test for student.
10 am - 11 am

Meet with student or test for student.
11 am - 12 am

Lunch break, filing paper work forms for students previously seen.
12 am - 1 pm
1 pm - 2 pm

In class observation of student or students.
2 pm - 3 pm

In class observation of student or students. End of work day at 2:45.
3 pm - 4 pm

Meet with student or test for student.
4 pm - 5 pm
5 pm - 6 pm
6 pm - 7 pm
7 pm - 8 pm
8 pm - 9 pm
9 pm - 10 pm
10 pm - 11 pm
11 pm - 12 pm