Graduate Assistant – Cutting Edge Program Graduate Assistant
DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
This Cutting Edge Graduate/Doctoral Assistant position is designed for graduate or doctoral students who are interested in pursuing a career in special education, postsecondary education programs for students with disabilities, Child Life, psychology, art therapy, or human services. The goal of the Cutting Edge program is to support inclusion of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities into all aspects of college, including social, educational, residential, and student life activities. The Graduate Assistant works closely with the Cutting Edge Staff to implement program objectives for the school year. The Graduate Assistant is expected to support Cutting Edge students in academic courses, independent living, employment, and social skills. This includes building social relationships amongst the Cutting Edge students and between Cutting Edge students and traditional undergraduate students. It is necessary for the Graduate Assistant to collaborate with staff and faculty members of the campus community, as well as the community at-large.
Responsibilities:
- Assist Program Staff in correspondence and tracking program data;
- Assist Program Staff in establishing and supporting peer mentor and student worker relationships;
- Assist Program Staff with the development, organization, and execution of various events and programs;
- Maintain on-going communication with department staff who engage frequently with Cutting Edge students;
- Assist Cutting Edge students in class and outside of class time, with course work and class projects;
- Provide Cutting Edge students independent living support as assigned;
- Provide Cutting Edge students employment support as assigned;
- Provide Cutting Edge students health & wellness support as assigned;
- Provide Cutting Edge alumni with independent living and employment support on campus and in the community as assigned;
- May advise the Cutting Edge Student Advisory group and officer meetings;
- Facilitate weekly student groups as assigned;
- Plan and execute weekend events for Cutting Edge students and alumni as assigned;
- Perform general office duties and other duties as assigned by Program Staff of the Cutting Edge program.
- Attend and assist with the following events for the 2024-2025 Academic Year:
- Student worker training: TBA – typically occurs right before the Fall Semester begins in mid to late August
- Cutting Edge Concluding Ceremony: Thursday, May 8th, 2025
- Cutting Edge Social Events (Students and Alumni)– as scheduled/assigned
Other:
- Provide teaching for courses in the Cutting Edge Program if needed
- Serve on an on-call duty rotation for nights and weekends
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Necessary Education or Work Experience:
- Admitted to a graduate program at Edgewood College.
- Maintain good conduct standing with the College, and the community at large.
- At least 1 year of experience experience working with people who have disabilities
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Comfortable with mobile devices and using Microsoft Office and One Drive
- Ability to relate to college students, and demonstrate flexibility in managing barriers that impact effective programming
- Willingness to provide inclusive programming for students at Edgewood College
- Willingness to serve as a role-model and positively represent the Cutting Edge program.
- Be familiar with campus events and inclusive opportunities for the Cutting Edge students.
Other Qualifications:
Edgewood College, a Catholic college sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the College by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values – truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.
How to Apply
Send a cover letter, resume, and references to:
Edgewood College
Human Resources – GRAE
1000 Edgewood College Drive
Madison, WI 53711
E-mail: humanresources@edgewood.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer