"Student Support Assistant"

Student Support Assistant

Job #: 042429

Location: Syracuse, NY

Pay Range: $20.00 Per Hour

Hours:
Standard University business hours
8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs. This is a 9 month academic year position.

Job Type:

Job Description:

Student Support Assistant provides support for students with disabilities who participate in the InclusiveU program at Syracuse University. The Student Support Assistant plays a central role in promoting an optimal inclusive social and academic higher education experience for their assigned students by assisting them with completing course requirements, participating in campus life, and working in internships.

This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200United.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree preferred.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities:

SCHEDULING/COORDINATION:

• Managing and creating schedules while coordinating with various supports to accommodate students needs.
• Work with advisors and faculty to create and implement accommodations and modifications.

DIRECT SUPPORT AND TEACHING:

• Assist students in learning new skills and responsibilities (i.e. budgeting, time management, etc.) via timely prompting to foster independence.
• Teach students professional and personal development skills in both a classroom and internship/work setting.
• Facilitate an inclusive learning environment for students in the classroom and review coursework as needed.
• Providing support for both the students mental and physical health by accompanying them to appointments if necessary.

COLLABORATE/PROBLEM SOLVE:

• Collaborate with the Taishoff Center staff to assess needs, problem-solve situations that may arise, and assist in building and implementing structures that promote efficient practices.

ADVOCATE:

• Advocate for students as needed throughout the campus community.
• Outreach to various professors and programs to advocate for our students and their opportunities.
• Identify and nurture natural supports to facilitate success.

About Syracuse University:

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area:

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/111754