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SUNY Buffalo State Graduate Assistant 10 Months in Buffalo, New York
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About Buffalo State
Buffalo State is the largest comprehensive college in the State University of New York system. As a civic, urban, and engaged campus community, we pride ourselves as having small college learning environments coupled with large university opportunities. We are a diverse and inclusive college committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Our mission is to transform lives, to empower students to succeed and to inspire a lifelong passion for learning. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, and professional studies, each year nearly 10,000 students choose Buffalo State for its broad array of high-quality academic programs, diverse and creative environment, hands-on learning opportunities, affordable SUNY tuition, NCAA Division III athletics, and prime location in Buffalo’s cultural corridor. We welcome applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.
Department Student Accessibility Services
Local Title Graduate Assistant
Budget Title Graduate Assistant 10 Months
Rank/Grade T8
Line Number 90070, 90071
Salary Range $3500 per semester
FTE Part-Time
Negotiating Unit GSEU
FLSA Exempt
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Brief Job Description
There are two positions available:
Tuition Scholarship is available in additional to a stipend. Details to be discussed during interview.
Position: Continual Support
Facilitate individualized support meetings for participating second semester students
Facilitate workshops and events focused on students with disabilities
Coordinate the Peer Mentor component of the Continual Support Program
Assist in the coordination of the Summer Transition Program (when applicable)
Other duties as assigned
Position: Content Accessibility Support
Collaborate with SAS professional and campus equity to establish and promote disability advocacy programs on campus
Support Electronic Information and Technology Accessibility on campus by learning to create accessible content and help faculty with content remediation
Recruit and train student groups to help the university’s mission on diversity, inclusion and accessibility
Assist in developing summer programs for students with disabilities.
Required Qualifications
Current or entering full-time (6 credit hours) matriculated graduate student at Buffalo State College.
Preferred Qualifications
Anticipated Date of Hire 08/26/2024
Priority Review Date
Application Deadline Date 07/05/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Contact Person
Contact Email rainejb@buffalostate.edu & gustafag@buffalostate.edu
Contact Fax
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/7461
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Lydia Kawaler at kawalel@buffalostate.edu or call (716) 878-4822.
Background Investigation Statement
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening.
Clery Statement
Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report ( ASR ) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878-6333.
New York State Executive Order 161
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