Graduate Assistant, Valiant Launch Program
About the role
The Valiant Launch Program is an integrated academic program providing robust individualized learning and social support for college-ready students. The Valiant Launch Program Graduate Assistant will support the Valiant Launch Program through program development, event coordination, or administrative operations.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, development, and coordination of workshops and training materials for Launch Learning Specialists. Research best practices related to learning strategies, executive function training, and neurodiversity-affirming supports. Assist with the development and implementation of program evaluation strategies to assess the effectiveness of the Valiant Launch Program.
- Affiliate with planning and supporting students through group meetings, social activities, and campus events for Valiant Launch undergraduate students, promoting engagement, community-building, social skill development, and growing independence.
- Affiliate in the research and development of a peer mentor model to support Valiant Launch students. Support the Valiant Launch Coordinator with training and oversight of peer mentors.
Qualifications
- Enrollment in Manhattanville School of Education.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working with students with disabilities.
Pay
Hours Expectation / Tuition Remission: 100 hours (3 credits). Hours are flexible but may include occasional evenings or weekends for events.
Schedule
Job Type: Part Time
Benefits
Housing is not provided.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes.
Application Instructions
If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at human.resources@mville.edu to ask for assistance.
Job Type
Part Time
Job Title
Valiant Launch Program Graduate Assistant Center for Student Accessibility
Reports to
Valiant Launch Coordinator and Kate Shannon, CSA Director
Effective Date
Fall 2026
Job Description
The Valiant Launch Program is an integrated academic program providing robust individualized learning and social support for college-ready students. The Valiant Launch Program Graduate Assistant will support the Valiant Launch Program through program development, event coordination, or administrative operations. Below are three projects that can be the focus of a graduate assistantship. The choice of project will be determined through discussion with the candidate, the Valiant Launch Program Coordinator, and the Director of the Center for Student Accessibility. This role offers practical experience in working with students with disabilities and/or neurodiverse students in higher education while fulfilling graduate program requirements.
Hours Expectation / Tuition Remission
100 hours (3 credits). Hours are flexible but may include occasional evenings or weekends for events.
Pay
Not specified
Benefits
Housing is not provided.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes.
Contact Information
To apply, visit https://mville.exacthire.com/job/198358.