Student Support Assistant

Job Description This•Syracuse, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 10-month academic year position from August-mid May. The Student Support Assistant I provides support for students with disabilities who participate in the InclusiveU program at Syracuse University. A Student Support Coordinator I 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.

Requirements

Support for students with disabilities
Assisting students with completing course requirements
Assisting students with participating in campus life
Assisting students with working in internships
Managing and creating schedules
Coordinating with various supports
Working with advisors and faculty
Implementing accommodations and modifications
Assisting students in learning new skills and responsibilities
Teaching professional and personal development skills
Facilitating an inclusive learning environment
Reviewing coursework
Providing support for students' mental and physical health
Accompanying students to appointments
Collaborating with staff
Assessing needs
Problem-solving situations
Building and implementing structures
Promoting efficient practices
Advocating for students
Outreach to professors and programs
Identifying and nurturing natural supports

Responsibilities

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