Graduate Access Fellow - Peer Academic Support

Posting Details

Position Information

Title Graduate Access Fellow - Peer Academic Support Position Description

The Graduate Access Fellow (GAF) will work 10 hours per week and receive up to 15 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 6 for fall, 6 for spring and 3 for summer.

Position Overview

This Graduate Access Fellow, a new role housed within the Graduate Fellowship Program, will provide academic support to fellow graduate students with various learning and access needs to help ensure success in their coursework. This new role may include thought-organizing, clarifying course concepts, and connecting students, both inside and outside their program, with resources, and is ideal for someone passionate about accessibility in education and committed to supporting their peers.

Duties

• Support students in organizing and prioritizing academic tasks.
• Communicate regularly with students receiving support to understand their evolving academic needs and preferences.
• Help students navigate and use assistive technologies or tools.
• Attend the mandatory Graduate Fellowship Orientation in September
• Attend mandatory monthly group meetings (date/times of these meetings will be discussed within the group) and occasional trainings with Student Accessibility Services
• Participate in the spring Student Arts and Research Symposium, a requirement of all graduate assistants and fellows.
• Track hours and services provided, and complete brief reports as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Requirements

• Be enrolled in at least 6 graduate credits each fall and spring semester
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse student populations in one-on-one and group settings, both in person and virtually
• Willingness to work closely with other Graduate Fellows, faculty, and staff to contribute to a supportive academic community
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and keen interpersonal, social, and organizational skills
• Has a commitment to accessibility, equity, and inclusion
• Experience working with a diverse student population
• Patience and empathy when working one-on-one with peers

Please note: Applicants will be required to submit a writing sample that demonstrates your proficiency in scholarly communication

Physical Demands Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate $15

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Stu05835P Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants

The College of Graduate Studies (COGS) coordinates all of BSU's Graduate Assistantships. For more information on the program or for the status of your application, please contact:

Cassie Birch

c1birch@bridgew.edu

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a Bridgewater State University graduate student accepted into a graduate degree program?

• Yes

• No

• • Which Graduate program have you been accepted into?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you held a Graduate Assistantship or Writing Fellowship in the past?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you ever worked on campus before?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Writing Sample

Optional Documents

• Class Schedule