Graduate Assistant - Communication Disorders & Sciences (5 positions)

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Fredonia, NY Posted:

Feb 18, 2026

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197379 Share About State University of New York at

Fredonia:

The State University of New York at Fredonia is a comprehensive, selective, public, residential, liberal arts university located in beautiful Western New York, just minutes from Lake Erie. Founded in 1826, the university is among the most storied in the State University of New York system and is the first in the SUNY system to be awarded the SUNY Shared Governance Award. It is home to a world-renowned School of Music and over 100 degree programs in the liberal arts, natural and social sciences, education, mathematics, and business. Fredonia also features cutting-edge programs in the emerging fields of technology, service, and communication and is consistently ranked among the top public, master's granting universities in the North by U.S. News and World Report. Fredonia is known for its strong academic programs, attractive architecture and grounds, rich campus life, and commitment to student engagement and success. Students enrolled in advanced degree programs will demonstrate their achievement of the following learning goals/outcomes as part of their degree work: Discipline-Specific Work, Research and Creative Activities, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Experiential Learning, Professionalism and Ethics, International Awareness and Engagement, and Critical Citizenship and Applied Learning.

Job Description:

The State University of New York at Fredonia invites applications for five (5) (part-time, 10 hours per week, FTE 25%, Graduate Assistant positions in Communication Disorders and Sciences department. These positions are filled on an as-needed basis in accordance with campus and department policy. The department of Communication Disorders and Sciences is home to numerous faculty and staff members dedicated to providing students with engaging and meaningful classes for future educators. We offer a BS degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences at the undergraduate level, and a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology that leads to eligibility of the New York State professional license, Initial/Professional Certification in Teachers of Students with Speech-Language Disabilities (TSSLD). Rewards & Benefits Competitive compensation plus benefits including dental and vision coverage (benefit plan eligibility is dependent on FTE; must be 50% or more); Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid; A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, access to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to an academic faculty member or clinical supervisor, the Graduate Assistant may be involved in any or all of the following: Assisting with preparation of courses based on Faculty member's needs. This includes (but is not limited to): proctoring tests, setting up and monitoring reserved reading in the library, holding office hours for undergraduate students, attending the faculty member's lectures, and helping with grading. Assisting faculty members on their research projects. Managing daily student check-outs of equipment from the department's clinic library, including speech/language assessments and therapy tools. Assisting with the departmental events such as running a table at undergraduate Open House sessions. Know, understand, and follow all university policies.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Enrollment in a current Graduate program with good standing. Willingness to follow confidentiality guidelines (e.g. FERPA and HIPPA policies.) Have previous employment experience. Be responsible and organized. Demonstrate independent problem-solving skills. Demonstrate interpersonal skill that will allow them to work effectively and professionally, with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in any (or all) of the following: Collecting data, teaching laboratory exercises, tutoring, grading, using current technology, or speaking a second language.

Additional Information:

Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants. An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination. Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, or domestic violence victim status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic. The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates shall apply and submit the required documents listed below by clicking on the

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button. The names and contact information for three professional references is required as part of the application.

Cover Letter Letter of intent:

Describe your work experience as it relates to your potential work as a GA, specifically describing how you've dealt with an ethical dilemma and/or about the types of relationships you've had with a previous supervisor/boss. (limit: 1 page, 1.5-spaced, 11 pt. font, one-inch margins)

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