Student Support Assistant

Responsibilities

• Manage and create schedules while coordinating with various supports to accommodate student needs
• Work with advisors and faculty to create and implement academic accommodations and modifications
• Assist students in learning new skills such as budgeting and time management to foster independence
• Teach professional and personal development skills in both classroom and internship settings
• Facilitate an inclusive learning environment and review coursework as needed
• Support students' mental and physical health, including accompanying them to appointments if necessary
• Collaborate with Taishoff Center staff to assess needs and problem-solve situational challenges
• Advocate for students within the campus community and outreach to professors and programs

Requirements

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Ability to work in an onsite capacity at the Syracuse, NY campus

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree

About the Company

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with a pioneering history dating back to 1870. Located in the heart of New York State, the university offers a diverse range of academic programs and a vibrant campus community dedicated to excellence and inclusion. The InclusiveU program specifically focuses on providing an optimal social and academic higher education experience for students with disabilities.