Graduate Assistant - Foundations and Social Advocacy and Inclusive Education

Position

Graduate Assistantship in Foundations and Social Advocacy and Inclusive Education. 

Qualifications

  • Required
    • Acceptance into SUNY Cortland graduate program in Special Education (1-6 or 7-12) Master's Program (preferred) or admission into any education related Master's Program at SUNY Cortland.
    • Evidence of high levels of academic achievement. 
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
    • Interest in urban education, inclusive education, and equity issues in education. 
    • Competence with word processing. 
  • Desired
    • Technology skills including data management (Excel)
    • Experience in creating media

Responsibilities

  • Assist with office support (answering phones, mail run, filing)
  • Assist individual professors with specific, time-limited projects such as
    • Administer a class test in lieu of professor (absence)
    • Set up media for a professor
    • Gather specific literature upon request
    • Provide basic assistance with undergraduate classes following instructor's guidelines
  • Prepare advisement materials for new major with assistance/guidance from Chair
  • Hold specific office hours
  • Create new media for new programs including Instagram and open house

Salary/Stipend

$3500 stipend each semester, 20 hours per week commitment for each semester. 

Tuition Support

Graduate Tuition Support for 6 credits. 

Application

Completed application (including resume and letters of recommendation) must be submitted online to the Graduate Admissions Office. Review of applications will begin immediately; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

SUNY Cortland is an AA/EEO/ADA employer.