Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - Childrens Physical Developmental Clinic

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Position Information

Title Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - Children's Physical Developmental Clinic Position Description

The Half Graduate Assistant (.5 GA) 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.

Overview

The Children's Physical Developmental Clinic (CPDC) is proposing for a half graduate assistant to aid in the program's success. A graduate assistant in CPDC has proven to contribute to the programs' overall success by bringing knowledge of their educational experience as well as long-standing experience in the CPDC program.

Duties

• Oversee student clinicians, group leaders and children during CPDC's Saturday program ensuring safety and success for all participants.

• Responsible for creating an activities curriculum (lesson plan) for all 16 Saturdays of program. Share each week's lesson plan with group leaders and clinicians to ensure successful execution of the activity, as well as maximum participation by children.

• Assist in managing social media and analytics to increase followership and engagement

• Professionally communicate (verbal and written) with faculty, staff and students on a regular and ongoing basis.

• Hold "office" hours for students to meet:

• Potential clinicians inquiring about the program.

• Group leaders and current clinicians' consultation to evaluate confidential folders of their children and disabilities. Making recommendations for visual aids, AAC support, schedules and behavioral supports, as well as maintaining a resource binder of these support tools for student use throughout the semester.

• Work closely the program director and program coordinator throughout the week to prepare for Saturday mornings.

• Office responsibilities include knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, Canva, Google Docs, Zoom, Teams. Also process confidential files, mailings, answering phone calls, and disseminating marketing publications.

• Outreach work to classes and the community to promote CPDC to students and families who may be interested in joining the program.

• Attending BSU interest fairs, orientations, tours to promote CPDC.

• Develop posters and disseminating them throughout campus.

• Speak in classrooms to educate students about the opportunity to join the program.

• Attend community Parent Advisory Meetings to educate parents with disabilities about the CPDC program.

• Enhancing vital physical, motor and aquatic skills and patterns

• Improve children's self-esteem by strengthening emotional-social aspects of their personalities.

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications

• Graduate assistant (GA) has completed at least two semesters as student clinician and preferably one semester as a group leader in the Children's Physical Developmental Clinic (CPDC).
• GA will present a professional demeanor communicating with students, parents, faculty and campus staff alike.
• GA will possess knowledge and understanding of physical and emotional needs of children and youth with disabilities; based on their experience in CPDC, as well as their educational experience at Bridgewater State University.
• GA will be available to participate in clinic program eight Saturdays a semester as a supervisor to a group of student clinicians, group leaders and children.

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 Stu05844P 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