Graduate Assistant - EXCEL Program Vocational Support Staff

Posting Details

Position Information

Title Graduate Assistant - EXCEL Program Vocational Support Staff Position Description

The Graduate Assistant (GA) will work 20 hours per week and receive up to 24 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 9 for fall, 9 for spring and 6 for summer.

Overview

The BSU EXCEL (Extraordinary Expectations for Career, Education, and Life) Program is excited to offer this unique assistantship to qualified graduate students who are looking for meaningful work in support of students with disabilities accessing Bridgewater State University. The EXCEL program offers individuals with autism, intellectual or other developmental disabilities an opportunity to access college in the areas of academics, vocational training, internships, and campus involvement.

Graduate students interested in working in service-oriented fields such as education, social work, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and counseling will truly benefit from the hands-on experience they will gain through working with the students and staff in our program. Students who are pursuing graduate education in technical fields like Mathematics or Computer Science will also find the position helpful in their future career as they gain hands-on experience in training other individuals.

Description of Duties

In this position, the GA will work closely with program staff in supporting EXCEL students and their Education Coaches (school district aides who accompany students to campus, or college students who work in the excel program). The GA will be meeting with students on a regular basis to support the development of vocational skills, employability skills, and self-determination skills while helping students and their Ed Coaches track progress using program evaluation tools.

The Graduate Assistant for this position will attend off campus training at other educational institutions and employment sites in surrounding areas. The position will require work hours in the afternoon two days a week and possibly driving students to training sites in neighboring towns. The Graduate Assistant must wear protective gear at times and follow strict safety protocols while supporting students in a vocational environment.

Throughout the academic year, the GA may have an opportunity to work 1:1 with an EXCEL program student, providing individualized supports as an Education Coach in classes, and as a Job Coach in internships. The EXCEL GA will be expected to work additional hours outside of the traditional academic year, including two weeks prior to and at the end of each semester in order to provide support for program orientations, trainings, and end of semester student meetings.

The GA will receive training and on-going support from program staff. The EXCEL program is proud to offer this work-based educational opportunity to graduate students interested in enhancing their academic experience here at BSU.

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications

• Valid Drivers License
• Vocational Experience or Desire to Work in a Manufacturing Environment
• Ability to Work Early Evening hours Tuesday and Thursday evenings
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations of students
• Energetic, self-starter who can complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office 365 and various social media platforms.
• Sensitivity to student needs, concerns, and individual issues, as well as flexibility, patience and high professional integrity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must maintain good judicial and academic standing

Physical Demands

Physical Demands

• Able to move around campus to support program students in classes and internships.
• Ability to stand for over one hour at a time.

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 Stu05834P 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

Optional Documents

• Class Schedule