Graduate Assistant for the Office of Specialized Services

Graduate Assistant Position

Ramapo College of New Jersey is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the Office of Specialized Services. This is a grant funded 10-month position that is part-time (20 hours per week) and requires enrollment in a related graduate program. It is expected that the graduate assistant will be on campus at minimum three days per week, but five days is preferred.

Compensation includes a $10,000 stipend and up to $8,000 in tuition reimbursement. Period of Contract: September 2026 - June 2027 (renewable); 20 hours per week

Job Summary

Within the Office of Specialized Services, will be responsible for the implementation of accommodations and support services for students with disabilities as part of the TRIO Grant. Maintenance of student records in accordance with College and grant requirements.

Duties

• Coordinate proctored accommodated testing between OSS, Testing Center, students and professors through OSSOnline, our online accommodation platform.
• Meets with faculty and students as needed for assistance, training, and facilitation of accommodated testing.
• Proctor exams as needed.
• Assist in TRIO Peer Tutoring by providing record keeping support and assistance in recruitment.
• With the assistance from Peer facilitators, lead the OSS Coalition student group.
• Participates in meetings and college events related to job responsibilities
• Prepares reports, studies and public relations material for the review, information and assistance of the Assistant Director
• Prepares and conducts assessment activities associated with the office
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Organizational Security Responsibilities: This position requires adherence to the organization's information security policies and procedures. All employees share responsibility for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's mission essential IT assets, regardless of role. Individuals in this role are expected to apply appropriate safeguards, participate in required security awareness training, and promptly report potential security incidents in accordance with institutional policies.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree
• Open to all Majors (preferred majors: Education, Psychology, Social Work or related field).
• Enrollment in a graduate program at Ramapo College or another college/university for a minimum of six (6) credit hours per semester or two (2) courses per semester, whichever is greater, during the academic year;
• Proof of course enrollment and good academic standing each semester;
• Active and satisfactory academic progress towards completion of a graduate degree in an approved graduate (Master's) program with a transcript provided to the Supervisor(s)/Human Resources Department at the end of each semester;
• A minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher; and
• Good academic standing during the term of the contract.

EXPERIENCE

Experience working with individuals with disabilities.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Adept in use of computer software with the ability to master the use of the Office management system, OSSOnline (AIM), quickly.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Use of office systems and software, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Starfish (Connect), Banner, AIM (OSSOnline), e-mail, and voice mail.

Able to work in a collaborative manner in a team environment.

Able to work in an open office with frequent distractions.