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Category: Graduate Assistant

Department: Comm Disorders & Sciences

Locations: Fredonia, NY

Posted: Mar 6, 2025

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Part-time

PositionID: 186170

About State University of New York at Fredonia:

The State University of New York at Fredonia is a comprehensive, selective, public, residential, liberal arts university located in beautiful Western New York, just minutes from Lake Erie. Founded in 1826, the university is home to a world-renowned School of Music and over 100 degree programs in the liberal arts, natural and social sciences, education, mathematics, and business. Fredonia features cutting-edge programs in technology, service, and communication and is consistently ranked among the top public, master's granting universities in the North by U.S. News and World Report.

Fredonia is known for its strong academic programs, attractive architecture and grounds, rich campus life, and commitment to student engagement and success.

Job Description:

The State University of New York at Fredonia invites applications for five (5) part-time Graduate Assistant positions in the Communication Disorders and Sciences department, requiring 10 hours per week (FTE 25%). These positions are filled on an as-needed basis in accordance with campus and department policy.

The Communication Disorders and Sciences department is home to numerous faculty and staff members dedicated to providing students with engaging and meaningful classes for future educators. We offer a BS degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences at the undergraduate level and a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology that leads to eligibility for the New York State professional license, Initial/Professional Certification in Teachers of Students with Speech-Language Disabilities (TSSLD).

• Competitive compensation plus benefits including dental and vision coverage (benefit plan eligibility is dependent on FTE; must be 50% or more);
• Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
• A rich array of services, programs, and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, access to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting with preparation of courses based on Faculty member's needs, including (but not limited to): proctoring tests, setting up and monitoring reserved reading in the library, holding office hours for undergraduate students, attending faculty member's lectures, and helping with grading.
• Assisting faculty members on their research projects.
• Managing daily student check-outs of equipment from the department's clinic library, including speech/language assessments and therapy tools.
• Assisting with departmental events such as running a table at undergraduate Open House sessions.
• Knowing, understanding, and following all university policies.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrollment in a current Graduate program with good standing.
• Willingness to follow confidentiality guidelines (e.g., FERPA and HIPAA policies).
• Previous employment experience.
• Responsibility and organization.
• Independent problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills that allow effective and professional collaboration with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in any (or all) of the following: collecting data, teaching laboratory exercises, tutoring, grading, using current technology, or speaking a second language.

Additional Information:

Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce and conducts background screens on applicants.

An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for and promotes equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination.

Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's protected characteristics.

The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates shall apply and submit the required documents listed below by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. The names and contact information for three professional references are required as part of the application.

• Letter of intent: Describe your work experience as it relates to your potential work as a GA, specifically describing how you've dealt with an ethical dilemma and/or about the types of relationships you've had with a previous supervisor/boss (limit: 1 page, 1.5-spaced, 11 pt. font, one-inch margins).
• Resume/CV

Note: After submitting your Resume/CV, the subsequent page gives you instructions that enable you to upload the additional, required documents.

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