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    GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

    BEYOND ACCESS STRATEGY INSTRUCTOR

    UCONN CENTER FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (CSD)

    STORRS, HARTFORD AND STAMFORD CAMPUSES

    FALL 2023

    CSD is currently seeking candidates for graduate assistantships in our enhanced services program, Beyond Access. While most of the positions are based at the Storrs campus, there are also openings at the Hartford and Stamford regional campuses.

    SUMMARY:

    The Beyond Access (BA) Strategy Instructor manages a caseload of students enrolled in the BA program. Beyond Access provides an opportunity for students to work smarter, not harder, in a competitive academic environment while also preparing for life after graduation. Students enrolled in BA work closely with a trained Strategy Instructor to achieve academic, social engagement, career development, and other goals. CSD is looking for graduate students at the Storrs, Hartford and Stamford regional campuses for these assistantships.

    JOB DUTIES:

    1. Manages a caseload of assigned students within the BA program and provides one-on-one strategy instruction to meet students’ established goals.
    2. Present students with individualized learning strategies supporting executive function (e.g., time management, organization), academic skills (e.g., notetaking, test-taking, studying), social engagement, stress management, and other related areas.
    3. Promote student development and self-determination in social, emotional, academic, and daily living realms; encourages and promotes goal setting with students.
    4. Record detailed confidential case notes in CSD’s database.
    5. May assist and support other BA Strategy Instructors, including meeting with their students as needed.
    6. May plan, coordinate and manage BA study halls and social groups based on program participants’ needs. These events are typically on a small scale, and Strategy Instructors may be responsible for securing space, developing themes as necessary and facilitating the groups.
    7. May assist with CSD registration and guide students to connect with campus resources as they relate to procedures for campus change, readmission, and university appeals (e.g., dismissal and academic adjustments).
    8. May assist with operational functions at the CSD as needed: during peak times such as finals week. Tasks may include answering phones; greeting students and visitors to CSD; copying; filing; and other related duties.
    9. May help coordinate approved accommodations as needed during peak times like finals week. Tasks may include exam administration; proctoring exams; scribing or reading an exam; hiring note-takers and other related duties.
    10. Assists with supporting special projects which may be ongoing and require planning, coordination, and supervision.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Must currently be pursuing a master’s degree in special education, psychology, education, or another related field.

     PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Experience working with students in K-12 and/or higher education.
    • Experience working with individuals with disabilities, particularly individuals with autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, and psychiatric conditions.
    • Experience identifying and teaching strategies to support learning, social engagement skills, and executive function.

    For more information about Beyond Access, please visit our website: https://beyondaccess.csd.uconn.edu/

    Qualified candidates should email a resume and cover letter to Tim Smagacz, Assistant Director for Operations: timothy.smagacz@uconn.edu.  Please indicate for which campus you are applying.

     

    For more information, contact: Tim Smagacz at timothy.smagacz@uconn.edu