Edgewood University · 2 months ago
GRADUATE ASSISTANT – CUTTING EDGE PROGRAM
Madison, WI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
1+ years expEdgewood University is a Catholic college committed to academic excellence and diversity. They are seeking a Graduate Assistant for their Cutting Edge program, which supports inclusion for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in various aspects of college life, including academics and social skills.
Higher Education
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
Provide teaching for courses in the Cutting Edge Program if needed
Serve on an on-call duty rotation for nights and weekends
Qualification
Required
Admitted to a graduate program at Edgewood University
Maintain good conduct standing with the College, and the community at large
At least 1 year of experience working with people who have disabilities
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 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
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
Company
Edgewood University
Edgewood University, rooted in the Dominican tradition, engages students within a community of learners committed to building a just and compassionate world.
501-1000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ed Taylor
Chief Of Staff / Chief Communications Officer
Michael Meissen, Ph.D.
Senior Director PK-20 Educational Innovation and Partnerships - Secondary Program Coordinator
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