Graduate Assistant, Valiant Launch Program
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Manhattanville University is hiring a Graduate Assistant, Valiant Launch Program. The Valiant Launch Program Graduate Assistant will support the Valiant Launch Program through program development, event coordination, or administrative operations. This role offers practical experience in working with students with disabilities and/or neurodiverse students in higher education while fulfilling graduate program requirements.
Key focus areas include Assist in the design, development, and coordination of workshops and training materials, Research best practices related to learning strategies, executive function training, and neurodiversity-affirming supports, and Assist with the development and implementation of program evaluation strategies.
Successful candidates bring Enrollment In Manhattanville School Of Education. Important skills include Organizational Skills, Time Management, Work Independently, Collaboration, and Communication.
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Job Title: Valiant Launch Program Graduate Assistant
Center for Student Accessibility
Reports to: V alia nt Laun ch Coord i nator and Ka te Shann on, CSA Director
Effective Date: Fall 20 26
Job Description :
The Valiant Launch Program is an integrated academic program providing robust individualized learning and social support for college-ready students. T he 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 disc ussion with the candidate, the Valiant Launch Program Coordinator, and the Director of the Cent er 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.
Primary Responsibilities:
Project 1:
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Assist in the design, development, and coordination of workshops and training materials for Launch L earning S pecialists.
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Research best practices related to learning strategies, executive function tr ainin g , and neurodiversity-affirming supports .
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Assist with the development and implementation of program evaluation strategies to assess the effectiveness of the Valiant Launch Program.
Project 2:
- Assist with planning and supporting s tudent s through group meetings, social activities, and campus events for Valiant Launch undergraduate students, promoting engagement, community-building, socia l skill development , and growing independence .
Project 3:
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Assist in the research and development of a peer mentor model to support Valiant Launch students.
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S uppo rt the Valia nt Launc h Coor d ina tor wit h tr aini ng and oversight o f peer men tors .
Qualifications:
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Enrollment in Manhattanville School of Education .
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Strong organizational and time management skills.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
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Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with students with disabilities
Hours Expectation / Tuition Remission
- 100 hours (3 credits).
Hours are flexible but may include occasional evenings or weekends for events.
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Housing:
Housing is not provided.
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. If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at [email protected] to ask for assistance .
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