Graduate Assistant: Student Accessibility Services

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Graduate Assistant: Student Accessibility Services

Category:

Staff

Department:

Student Devel/Counseling Ctr

Locations:

Worcester, MA

Posted:

Mar 4, 2022

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part-time

Position ID:

143586

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About Assumption University:

Assumption University is a comprehensive, Catholic liberal arts institution sponsored by the Augustinians of the Assumption. We awaken in students a sense of wonder, discovery, and purpose, forming graduates known for their intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and devotion to the common good. Our curricular and co-curricular programs provide students with an education that shapes their souls, forms them intellectually, and prepares them for meaningful careers. We are a diverse community that welcomes different points of view and embraces all who share our mission. Enlivened by the Catholic affirmation of the harmony of faith and reason and by the pursuit of the truth in the company of friends, an Assumption education transforms the minds and hearts of students. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Assumption favors diversity, ecumenically welcomes all who share its goals, and strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented racial minorities to apply.

Assumption University is a private, Catholic university which offers its 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students a Catholic liberal education. The University is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, New England's second largest city that combines the warmth of a small town with the convenience of a thriving city.

Job Description:

BASIC PURPOSE

: The Graduate Assistant for Student Accessibility Services assists in providing equity, access and inclusion to students with disabilities within the campus community, in support of the mission of the University.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Primary Responsibilities:

* Works individually with students with a wide range of disabilities who maybe struggling academically, socially and/or emotionally;

* Assists in developing compensatory strategies that lead to retention, persistence, and student success;

* Assists Director in planning, preparation, tracking and delivery of Executive Function Workshop for first year students considered at risk;

* Assists in acquiring instructional materials in alternate format, as needed;

* Demonstrates the use of assistive technology (AT) to students, and researches appropriate AT solutions to support student access;

* Assists with process of recruitment of student notetakers as needed;

* Serves as proctor, reader or scribe for exams administered in Student Accessibility Services;

* Assists students on disABILITY Awareness Team in development of campus awareness and programs;

* Inputs and exports of data and reports into Accommodate Database;

* Represents Student Accessibility Services at University programs and events;

* Meets regularly with Director and Assistant Director of Student Accessibility Services;

* Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

* Must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University;

* Bachelor's Degree required;

* Candidates must be accepted into a graduate degree program at Assumption University before being hired as a Graduate Assistant: Student Accessibility Services;

* Possess extraordinary interpersonal skills in order to provide an empathetic and an individualized approach, and a strong desire to make a difference in the educational experience for Assumption University students with disabilities;

* The ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and maturity in handling sensitive information, student interaction, and community relations;

* A commitment to student development within the context of a population inclusive of racial, ethnic, cultural, and economic difference;

* Excellent communication, counseling and organization skills;

* Ability to work independently;

* Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment;

* Proficient in Microsoft Office products;

* COVID-19 vaccination and booster required.

Additional Information:

SCOPE:

* Interacts on a frequent, daily basis with students, and as necessary with faculty and administrators.

* Work includes occasional evening and weekends as needed for department events, presentations or other University events.

COMPENSATION:

* Position includes Graduate Tuition Remission for 3 courses (9 credit hours) during the fall and spring semesters and 2 courses (6 credit hours) for the summer semester or a total of 8 courses (24 credits) per year (fees not included). Courses are not covered for the 2nd summer of assistantship. Must be enrolled at Assumption University

* Cannot be combined with another part-time job at Assumption

* Does not include room and board

* No Health Benefits or Retirement Benefits

* Unpaid Student Vacation Schedule

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting, standing, walking, and bending are required of this position. Use of a computer keyboard and computer screen for periods of time with close vision and the ability to adjust visual focus plus manual dexterity are required.

MENTAL DEMANDS: The mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of mental demands include reading (documents), detailed work, confidentiality, language, math, reasoning, oral communications, written communications, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, constant interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary.

Application Instructions:

Please be sure to submit your cover letter addressing qualifications for this position along with your resume.

Thank you

Company info

Assumption College
Website : http://www.assumption.edu