Student Associate

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Job Description
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Job Title:

Student Associate
Posting Start Date:

5/1/26
Work Arrangement:

Onsite

You are invited to apply to be considered for one of multiple vacancies of the same position.

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.” UC’s momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more atuc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Primary Duties

At the IDD Education Center, our student associates support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with their academic, independent living, employment, and health and wellness goals. Our Center is currently hiring for student associate positions in the TAP program for Fall Semester 2026.

General Job Description:

Transition and Access Pathways (TAP) Student Associates support college students with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they work toward increased independence, academic engagement, employment readiness, and social connection. TAP Student Associates provide direct support to students in individual and group settings across academic, social, independent living, and career-related environments.

Student Workers model appropriate communication and interpersonal skills, provide structured guidance, encourage self-advocacy, and support skill development using inclusive, strength-based practices. They collaborate closely with TAP professional staff, maintain professionalism and confidentiality, and adapt supports based on students’ individual goals and needs. Responsibilities may occur on campus, in residence halls, community settings, or at internship sites, depending on role assignment.

Specific duties vary by position type and program need.

TAP Student Associate Position Types:

  • Academic Coach
  • Independent Living Coach
  • Job Coach
  • Life Coach

If you want to be a Student Associate for TAP, please fill out this Application.
If we decide to move forward with your application, we will contact you via email.
PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT WALK-IN APPLICANTS.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants who wish to be considered must fill out BOTH this application, and our job interest survey, located here: https://ucincinnati.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cC2KBpnhpFvL5uC

Additional requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Enrolled at a post-secondary institution or a secondary school.
  • Enrolled at least part-time (one or more credit hours if at a post-secondary institution), except for summer term, or will be a registered student during the next academic term.
  • Must be at least 16 years of age.
  • “Enrollment” shall include:
    • The period between two successive terms for which the student is enrolled.
    • The one “off” term in each academic year in which the student is not enrolled. Student employee status may be retained for one additional term following either graduation or withdrawal from enrollment.
Physical Requirements

    UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.

    As a UC student employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare.

    Hourly Pay Rate:

    To learn more about student employment at The University of Cincinnati, please clickhere.

    To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit ourCareers Page.

    Important: To apply for a student position, you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal.We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites, including Handshake.For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR atjobs@uc.edu.

    Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

    REQ: 102415

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    The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

     

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