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Position Availability: Position Title: Graduate Student Assistant- Student Disability Services Requisition Number: 0406073625 Location New York City Position Type: Student Department: CA/Student Success Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Senior Director and Assistant Director of Student Disability Services, oversees the student registration process, assists with the implementation of accommodations and services for students with disabilities, and manages requests for information from students, staff, faculty, parents and the public regarding policies and procedures governing SDS. This position has a weekly commitment of approximately 10-15 hours per week.
The New School is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that upholds and advances diversity and inclusion across all areas of employment, education, and access to its educational, artistic, and cultural programs and activities. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who share our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Respond to requests for information from current students, prospective students, family members, faculty and staff. Meet with students and their families to orient new students to the Center’s procedures and programs, as well other New School resources. Manage data entry of confidential documentation and accommodation requests into the SDS online case management system (Accommodate). Assist SDS staff with the collection of confidential student medical and other disability related records as needed. Assist undergraduate FWS student employees with daily assignment of administrative functions & training of newly hired student employees on SDS policies and procedures; Assist the SDS professional staff members with the implementation of specific accommodations and services including Priority Registration, Exam accommodations, Student support/outreach/onboarding of Accommodate database management system Responsible for programs, special projects or operations which may be ongoing and require planning, coordination and supervision. Participate in semesterly trainings to remain up to date on the SDS Office’s best practices

WORK MODEHybrid/Split – Employees hired for this position have regularly scheduled, consistent percentage of time on campus (ex 1-4x/week) and also work some of the time remotely.
SALARY RANGE
$18-$21/hr Minimum Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a graduate program at The New School. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent customer service skills Reliable

Preferred Qualifications: Proficient with the Google suite of products available at The New School Able to learn and utilize database systems effectively Familiar with accessible technology Experience collecting, transcribing, and analyzing data Experience updating websites Experience working in (or being registered with) a Disability Services office

Job Family: Student Disability Services Posting Date: 05/06/2025 Closing Date: 09/30/2025 Open Until Filled No Supplemental Questions

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Are you a current graduate student at The New School? Yes No Optional & Required Applicant Documents: Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter Optional Documents