GRADUATE ASSISTANT – CUTTING EDGE PROGRAM

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.

Qualifications

• Necessary Education or Work Experience: Admitted to a graduate program at Edgewood University. Maintain good conduct standing with the University, and the community at large.
• Required Knowledge and Skills: Comfortable with mobile devices and using Microsoft Office and One Drive; Ability to relate to university students, and demonstrate flexibility in managing barriers that impact effective programming; Willingness to provide inclusive programming for students at Edgewood University; 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: Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without Employer Sponsorship.