Teaching Assistant (TA) and Graduate Assistant (GA) positions are available to matriculated graduate students who are in good academic standing and who are making good progress toward their degree. The procedure for application for an assistantship, including the selection criteria, are established by deans and academic departments, and publicized by graduate departments. Criteria for the awarding of an assistantship may include, but are not limited to: undergraduate grade-point average, standardized test scores, past experience or training, interest in the field of study, letters of recommendation, or personal interview.
For more information, please see the TAGA eBrochure
- Review the listing of departments below who offer assistantships during the academic year to determine if your eligibility.
- Contact the department regarding their specific application procedures. Some departments collect specific application forms, while others have students complete the top half of the TAGA Appointment Request Form - 2023-24
- At minimum, prepare and submit a resume and cover letter to the Chair or Director of the department where you would like to work.
Welcome to the all-University TAGA Program!
This page serves as one resource to newly hired TAs and GAs. Additional information for new employees may be found here: https://www.newpaltz.edu/newhires/
Hiring Timeline
Differences between TA and GA Positions
Teaching Assistants (TAs) usually serve as the instructor of record, teaching classes which may include lecture, studio, laboratory, or other types of courses as required by the department
Responsibilites may include some combination of the following tasks:
- Providing direct instruction
- Grading student assignments
- Developing academic instructional materials
- Maintaining office hours to provide instructional support
- Providing curricular and academic advice to students
Ongoing professional development is required for TAs.
Graduate Assistants (GAs) assignments vary by the hiring department and may include any combination of the following tasks
- Conducting research
- Providing general administrative assistance
- Leading campus tours and providing consultation support for students/guests
- Overseeing website management and/or technical support services
- Onboarding, training and outreach
- Marketing, social media, and event management
- Lab/Studio/Equipment/Materials maintenance and/or organization
Professional Obligation
Forms
- Monthly TAGA Attendance Report -- due the 10th of the following month
- Completed Attendance Reports should be emailed to Katarina Ioanna
- Direct Deposit
- Parking Permit
- TAGA ID Card
- TAGA Appointment Request Form - 2023-24
- TAGA eBrochure
Questions?
Reach out to the individuals below if you need help:
- Graduate, Professional & Interdisciplinary Studies: Dylan Hurley or Vika Shock
- Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion: Nicholas Scarchilli
- Payroll: Evelyn Allende or Katarina Ionna (timesheets)
- Student Accounts: Debra Schultes or Jennifer Coutant (tuition waivers)
- Student Financial Services: Nicole Schmitz
Positions Available
Academic Planning & Learning Innovation
Description: This position is 20hrs/week and yields a 6-credit tuition waiver and $2500 stipend/semester. To be successful in this position will require the employee to be a self-starter who is able to work on assigned projects with little oversight while also working well within a team structure. The ability to learn new processes and/or technologies easily and being open to new ideas is critical. Additional skill sets that will assist a new GA is excellent written and verbal communication, conscientious attention to detail, adherence to deadlines, and the ability to research.
Responsibilities: Duties generally include:
HVAMC Technical Support
- Assist the HVAMC Staff with overseeing 3D Printing operations
- Manage individual and group 3D Printing training sessions for undergraduate students •
- Manage projects as assigned by HVAMC Staff
- Research and propose ideas for improving/updating printing operations
- Maintain equipment within the post processing area and Machine Shop as directed
- Working with your supervisor, identify and develop either a term or year-long project that will define your experience as a Graduate Assistant
Communication & Assessment
- The GA will be expected to keep an online daily progress report of accomplishments to be reviewed/shared during GA/TA meetings with the Program Coordinator. These meetings may be conducted in person or online
- The GA will have access to the Program Director via email or Slack
- The GA will provide the Director with a summary of accomplishments at the end of each term. Evaluation shall be based on the extent to which the Graduate Assistant has met or made progress towards meeting the goals specified in their performance program and progress report
Compensation: This position yields a $2,500 stipend per semester and an Ashokan Scholarship for full time TAs and a $1,250 stipend per semester and a Mohonk Scholarship for half time GAs.
To Apply: Please submit a resume, letter of interest, and TAGA Apporintment Request form to nelsona@newpaltz.edu
Status: Filled for the 22-23 academic year
Description: The Digital Scholarship Center at SUNY New Paltz is an interdisciplinary, collaborative space where students, faculty, and staff answer new research questions using digital scholarship methods and digital tools. The DSC Graduate Assistant will work with a team of students, librarians and faculty to support the DSC by staffing the computer lab, assisting patrons with digital scholarship projects, and supporting DSC programs and workshops. This position requires 20 hours/week.
Responsibilities: Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Opening and closing the DSC
- Greeting patrons and assisting with technical questions
- Managing web pages and calendars
- Communicating with faculty and staff
- Supporting workshops and events
- Developing instructional materials and assisting with instruction
Preferred Qualifications:
- Must have an interest in digital technologies and teaching
- Must be curious, self-motivated, and able to work independently
- Must be a “team player” and communicate effectively with a team of students and staff
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work select evenings and some weekends
- Familiarity with at least one area of technology, including but not limited to: graphic design, video and audio editing, GIS/mapping, podcasting, data analysis and visualization, communications and publishing platforms, digital photography and image editing
- Experience working in an instructional environment
- Strong customer service background
Compensation: This position yields a $2,500 stipend per semester and a Ashokan Scholarship which covers 6 credits of graduate tuition.
To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and one professional reference to rutnerj@newpaltz.edu
Status: Filled for the 22-23 academic year
Description: To be successful in this position will require the employee to be a self-starter who is able to work on assigned projects with little oversight while also working well within a team structure. The ability to learn new processes and/or technologies easily and being open to new ideas is critical. Additional skill sets that will assist a new GA include excellent written and verbal communication, conscientious attention to detail, adherence to deadlines, and the ability to research. This position requires 20hrs/week.
Requirements: Duties generally include:
Website & Technical Support
- Review and flag website errors, including broken links, on a periodic basis
- Research and propose ideas for improving/streamlining data management
Project Management
- Create excel spreadsheets of online courses for OpenSUNY Database each semester
- Oversee the digitization of graduate curricular documents into SharePoint
- Manage the office bulletin board, including updating materials and information
- Assist with editing the UG and GR online catalogs as needed
Research & Reporting
- Research continuing education and micro-credential programs across campuses nationally
- Draft bi-weekly reports of key metrics for each graduate program
- Provide online research for GPIS Staff
Documentation & Administrative Support
- Document any new or revised procedures for inclusion in the GA SharePoint
- Provide administrative and reception assistance as needed
- Scan and index documents as needed
Communication & Assessment
- The GA will be expected to keep an online daily progress report of accomplishments to be reviewed/shared during GA meetings with the Assistant Dean. These meetings may be conducted in person or online
- The GA will have access to the Assistant Dean via email, Microsoft Teams, or text
- The GA will provide the Assistant Dean with a summary of accomplishments at the end of each term. Evaluation shall be based on the extent to which the Graduate Assistant has met or made progress towards meeting the goals specified in their performance program and progress report
Compensation: This position yields a $2,500 stipend per semester and a Ashokan Scholarship which covers 6 credits of graduate tuition.
To Apply: Please submit a resume, letter of interest, and TAGA appointment request from to gradstudies@newpaltz.edu
Status: Filled for the 22-23 academic year
Business
Description: A successful applicant for this position will be a self-starter who is able to work on assigned projects with little oversight. Technical proficiency is preferred, but the ability to learn new processes and/or technologies easily and being open to new ideas is critical. Additional skill sets that we look for include excellent written and verbal communication, conscientious attention to detail, and adherence to deadlines.
Responsibilities: Duties generally include:
- Instructor Support
- Assist faculty with providing tutoring services to students
- Assist faculty with grading assignments
- Assist faculty with developing teaching materials
- Research & Administrative Support
- Provide online research for School of Business faculty/staff
- Assist faculty with literature review
- Work in conjunction with faculty on research papers
- Provide administrative assistance as needed
- Additional Assignments
- Provide advising assistance to undergraduate business students
- Assist with MBA program promotion
- Assist with undergraduate and graduate open house when needed
- Provide tours of the School of Business to prospective students
Compensation: This position yields a $1,250 stipend per semester and a Mohonk Scholarship which covers 3 credits of graduate tuition.
To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to hinesa@newpaltz.edu
Deadline to Apply: January 20th, 2023
Status: Open for the Spring 23' Semester
Center for International Programs
Description: To be successful in this position will require the employee to be a self-starter who is able to work on assigned projects with little oversight while also working well within a team structure. The ability to learn new processes and/or technologies easily and being open to new ideas is necessary. Additional skill sets that will assist a new GA are excellent written and verbal communication, conscientious attention to detail, adherence to deadlines, and the ability to research. This position requires 10hrs/week.
Responsibilities:
Data & Technical Support
- Ability to learn/utilize technology used by the ESL program relevant to assigned task
- Support ISP social media outreach, including virtual outreach to prospective students. This may involve the use of UniBuddy, etc., as assigned by staff
- Work on special projects online
- Must have online access and equipment such as a computer and phone to be capable to work remotely
Administrative Support
- Be available for airport pickup if needed
- Provide administrative assistance as needed
- Help organize and chaperone student events and trips as needed. Evening and weekend availability when required
- Act as a Student Ambassador
- Answer questions and assist students and visitors when in the office
- Front desk as needed
- Tutor ESL students as well as other students from abroad as needed
Compensation: This position yields a $1,250 stipend per semester and a Mohonk Scholarship which covers 3 credits of graduate tuition.
To Apply: Please send a resume and letter of interest to esl@newpaltz.edu
Status: Filled for the 22-23 academic year
Description: To be successful in this position, the GA will need to be a self-starter who is able to work on assigned projects with little oversight while also working well within a team structure. The ability to learn new processes and/or technologies easily and being open to new ideas is necessary. Additional skill sets that will assist a new GA are excellent written and verbal communication, conscientious attention to detail, adherence to deadlines, and the ability to research. This position requires 20hrs/week.
Responsibilities:
Administrative Support
- Play a key role in the new international student orientation program in both the fall and spring semesters
- Assist staff in preparation and implementation of Orientation
- Meet arriving international students at JFK Airport along with CIP staff, assist with their arrival on campus, and help them check in to the residence halls
- Chaperone student trips to off campus locations including evening and weekend trips when needed
- Promote workshops and activities for international students
- Answer questions and assist students and visitors when in the office
- Provide administrative, phone and reception assistance
- Monitor international@newpaltz.edu email account and forward inquiries to appropriate staff members
- Be available to deliver and pick up documents from CIP, Mailroom, and other offices
- General office tasks
Data & Technical Support
- Ability to learn/utilize technology used by the International Student Programs staff relevant to assigned tasks
- Process student documents and communicate via email to students about those documents
- Scan and prepare documents for UPS and DHL delivery
- Support ISP social media outreach, including virtual outreach to prospective students. This may involve the use of UniBuddy, etc., as assigned by staff
- Assist with social media
- Work on special projects as needed
- Must have online access and equipment such as a computer and phone to be capable to work remotely if needed
Compensation: This position yields a $2,500 stipend per semester and a Ashokan Scholarship which covers 6 credits of graduate tuition.
To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to international@newpaltz.edu
Status: Filled for the 22-23 academic year
Description: The graduate assistant plays an important role in supporting the administrative functioning of the Study Abroad Office at the Center for International Programs (CIP). The Study Abroad Office sends SUNY students to universities overseas. The benefits of working at an international education office (beyond financial compensation) are many--the ability to share personal international experiences with peers, maintain a continued connection to an international community, and gain experience in the field of international education. Additionally, it looks great on a résumé!
Responsibilities: Among other assigned tasks and responsibilities that will arise throughout the semester, the Graduate Assistant will be expected to perform the following duties:
- Database management and data entry
- Application processing
- General office support: filing documents, sending letters/packages, delivering materials on campus, set-up and clean-up of office events
- Attend office events (study abroad fair, orientation, information sessions, etc)
- Communications management (interoffice, interdepartmental and electronic communication)
Eligibility Criteria: Interested students must be pursuing a graduate degree at SUNY New Paltz and:
- Be enrolled in at least 6 credits each semester
- Have a 3.0 GPA (if you are a first semester graduate student, this requirement is waived and will be reevaluated after your first semester)
- Be able to commit to 20 hours of work per week
- Have demonstrated experience with different forms of technology
Preferred Qualifications: Applicant has had some form of international experience, this can mean:
- the student has studied abroad in the past
- the student is an international student studying in the US
- the student has traveled extensively
- Foreign language skills
- Attention to detail
- Able to multi-task
- Demonstrated motivation to complete tasks and be reliable
- Maturity in problem-solving
- Flexible
Compensation: This position yields a $2,500 stipend per semester and a Ashokan Scholarship which covers 6 credits of graduate tuition.
To Apply: Apply here!, for questions please email studyabroad@newpaltz.edu
Deadline to Apply: 1/6/2023
Status: Open for Spring 23' Semester
Enrollment Management
Description: The Center for Student Success promotes student learning, academic engagement, and timely degree completion through the coordination of peer-based academic support programs. The Center fosters student persistence and enhanced individualized student outcomes through timely communication between faculty, staff, and students. Through collaborative efforts with faculty, academic departments and student services, the Center provides an inclusive, student-oriented learning environment which stimulates academic engagement and the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and personal attributes in support of lifelong learning. This position requires 20hrs/week.
Responsibilies: Reporting to the Coordinator in the Center for Student Success, with the full support of the Executive Director, the Graduate Assistant for the Excel Program in the Center for Student Success will:
- Assist in providing leadership in developing and implementing the peer-led cooperative learning model (Excel Program) for targeted courses
- Train, supervise, and evaluate student leaders for Excel Program
- Support a culture of assessment by contributing to the tracking, collection, reporting, and analysis of services
- Train, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate STAR-NY Online Tutors
- Be able to communicate policies and procedures to undergraduate staff and students who utilize the Center, acting as support to undergraduate staff as needed
- Partner alongside the Coordinator to plan and facilitate training for student tutors and writing consultants
- Other duties as assigned to support the daily operations of the Center for Student Success
Qualifications: Strong interpersonal communication skills and organizational skills, initiative, demonstrated interest in student learning, leadership and/orsupervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications: Tutoring and/or teaching experience, knowledge of current trends in academic and learning theory (i.e., Socratic questioning), an interest in positive psychology and a strengths-oriented approach toward education, familiarity with technology.
Compensation: This position yields a $2,500 stipend per semester and a Ashokan Scholarship which covers 6 credits of graduate tuition.
To Apply: Please send a resume, letter of interest, and TAGA request form to delaneyj@newpaltz.edu
Status: Filled for the 22-23 academic year
Description: The Center for Student Success promotes student learning, academic engagement, and timely degree completion through the coordination of peer-based academic support programs. The Center fosters student persistence and enhanced individualized student outcomes through timely communication between faculty, staff, and students. Through collaborative efforts with faculty, academic departments and student services, the Center provides an inclusive, student-oriented learning environment which stimulates academic engagement and the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and personal attributes in support of lifelong learning. This position requires 10hrs/week.
Responsibilites:
- Assist Coordinator with day-to-day operations of Supplemental Instruction Program and other peer-to-peer programming at the Center for Student Success
- Facilitate trainings and meetings with student Supplemental Instruction Leaders and assist with creating training content and group activities
- Observe Supplemental Instruction sessions and provide constructive feedback to Supplemental Instruction Leaders after sessions
- Assist Coordinator with attendance tracking and tracking other data associated with the Center for Student Success
- Meet individually with student staff to answer questions and assist with tasks
- Assist with Orientation, Welcome Week and other events
- Update Supplemental Instruction schedule and assist with reviewing session notes, prep sheets and other written work
- Participate in ongoing training and tracking related to Supplemental Instruction and Learning Centers, consistent with the University of Missouri – Kansas City Supplemental Instruction Accreditation and College Reading & Learning Center Association Accreditation
Qualifications:
- Must be a current or incoming graduate student at SUNY New Paltz
- Must provide current resume, cover letter and two references
- Must be available for pre-semester orientation on Sunday, August 28th, 2022
- Must be able to hold consistent week-to-week schedule and be available for 20 hours per week within the timeframe of 10:00am-7:00pm Monday through Thursday
- Position is open to ALL departments and degrees
- Preferred – Be available for at least one full year
Compensation: This position yields a $2,500 stipend per semester and a Ashokan Scholarship which covers 6 credits of graduate tuition.
To Apply: Apply here!
Status: Filled for 22-23 academic year
Description: The Center for Student Success promotes student learning, academic engagement, and timely degree completion through the coordination of peer-based academic support programs. The Center fosters student persistence and enhanced individualized student outcomes through timely communication between faculty, staff, and students. Through collaborative efforts with faculty, academic departments and student services, the Center provides an inclusive, student-oriented learning environment which stimulates academic engagement and the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and personal attributes in support of lifelong learning. This position requires 10hrs/week.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Coordinator in the Center for Student Success, with the full support of the Executive Director, the Graduate Assistant for the Writers’ Studio in the Center for Student Success will:
- Conduct one-to-one writing conferences with English Language Learners from a variety of levels and courses at SUNY New Paltz to assist them in developing successful writing strategies
- Conduct research around writing and reading support for English Language Learners in the higher education setting to inform program development
- Partner alongside the Coordinator to plan and facilitate training for student tutors and writing consultants
- Contribute to building a collection of resources available to support ELLs and (all student writers), by learning and teaching computer programs and apps (Read & Write Gold, etc.)
- Assist with weekly data collection and tracking to support assessment, including monitoring the Center’s traffic
- Be able to communicate policies and procedures to undergraduate staff and students who utilize the Center’s services, acting as support to undergraduate student staff as needed
- Other duties as assigned to support the daily operations of the Center for Student Success
Qualifications: Strong interpersonal communication skills and organizational skills, initiative, strong writing skills and experience writing at the college level, demonstrated interest in student learning, with a particular focus on English Language Learners, ability to communicate effectively with people across cultures.
Preferred Qualifications: Tutoring and/or teaching experience, basic understanding of best practices in TESOL, knowledge of composition/writing theory, knowledge of learning theory, an interest in positive psychology and a strengths-oriented approach toward education, familiarity with technology.
Compensation: This position yields a $1,250 stipend per semester and a Mohonk Scholarship which covers 3 credits of graduate tuition.
To Apply: Please send a resume, letter of interest, and TAGA request form to delaneyj@newpaltz.edu
Status: Filled for 22-23 academic year
Description: A successful applicant for this position will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, an engaging personality, be a self-starter, find creative ways to outreach to undergraduate and high-school students, adhere to deadlines and have strong organizational skills. Knowledge of Excel, Canva, Social media platforms, and Student Organizations is helpful. This position requires 20hrs/week.
Responsibilities: Duties are included, but not limited to:
60% Undergraduate Admissions
- Assist in the management and development of our Undergraduate Student Ambassador Program
- Assist our Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Visitor Engagement with projects, event set-up, and other light administrative duties
40% Graduate Admissions
- Conduct online competitor program research and analysis
- Attend and assist with on-campus events and event promotion
- Create online tutorials and informational PowerPoints
- Assist in confirming prospective student appointments with our recruitment staff
- Assist in entering inquiry cards into our Slate CRM system
- Inventory and manage print and online materials for events
- Review and report any outdated web content to supervisor
Compensation: This position yields a $2,500 stipend per semester and a Ashokan Scholarship which covers 6 credits of graduate tuition.
To Apply: Please send a resume, letter of interest, and TAGA appointment request from to gradadmissions@newpaltz.edu
Status: Filled for the 22-23 academic year
Fine and Performing Arts
Description: Teaching Assistantships (TAs) provide a valuable opportunity to teach an entry-level studio course as an instructor of record. TAs are solely responsible for all course content including syllabus, assignments, grades and assessment. Candidates should have a strong command of the technical and conceptual aspects of their discipline and possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. TAs must comply with all university policies and regulations regarding teaching. This position requires 20hrs/week. For more information, please visit their website.
Positions Available: The following TA positions are available each semester:
- Foundation – 2 Teaching Assistants, ARS105
- Ceramics – 1 Teaching Assistant, ARS 110
- Metal – 1 Teaching Assistant, ARS 120
- Painting and Drawing – 1 Teaching Assistant, ARS 140
- Printmaking – 1 Teaching Assistant, ARS 160
- Sculpture – 1 Teaching Assistant, ARS 170
- Photography and Related Media – 1 Teaching Assistant, ARS 150
Compensation: This position yields a $2,500 stipend per semester and a Ashokan Scholarship which covers 6 credits of graduate tuition.
To Apply: Apply here!
Status: Filled for the 22-23 academic year
Description: Two-semester position to start in the Fall. 20 hours per week. The Art Education Graduate Assistant works 20 hours per week in the Art Education program during the academic year assisting and supporting Art Education faculty and staff. Approximately seven hours per week occur on Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. during mid Fall and mid Spring semesters.
Responsibilities: Representative duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned by the Art Education program director:
- Performing project related duties for Art Education Director
- Gathering and organizing information
- Providing clear summaries of information for Art Education director
- Knowledge of Word and Excel helpful
- Developing informational materials for Art Education program
- Knowledge of InDesign or other graphic design software helpful
- Managing paperwork related Art Education students’ fieldwork experiences
- Coordinating and overseeing Art Education Resource Room and supply closet
- Facilitating storage of and access to digital resources connected to Art Education courses
- Assisting Art Education faculty with materials preparation related to coursework
- Performing other duties as assigned by the Art Education program director.
Dimensions of job performance include:
- Communication: Speaking and writing clearly and accurately; responding to communication requests in a timely manner
- Collegiality: Interacting in ways that are helpful, respectful of others, approachable, and team-oriented; promoting a positive work environment.
- Effectiveness: Performing tasks thoroughly and with care and attention to detail
- Initiative: Taking ownership of work; able to work independently, following through on responsibilities
- Improvement: Being receptive and responsive to feedback
- Efficiency: managing work time effectively; being on time
Compensation: This position yields a $2,500 stipend per semester and an Ashokan Scholarship which covers 6 credits of graduate tuition.
To Apply: Apply here!
Status: Filled for the 22-23 academic year
Description:
Two-semester position to start in the Fall. 20 hours per week.
Specific hours will be determined upon hiring to fit the assistant’s schedule.
Working with the Graduate Coordinator for the Art Department, the Recruitment and Promotions Assistant helps to increase the visibility of the Art Department. Through collaboration with Design and Print services, the Office of Graduate and Extended Learning and the School of Fine and Performing Arts, the Recruitment and Promotions Assistant will help produce, update and circulate promotional material including brochures, posters, websites and social media sites. Additionally, the Recruitment and Promotions Assistant will arrange on-campus meetings and tours with interested students and assist in tracking graduate alumni and producing alumni events. Other responsibilities will include the development of a database of internships and residencies, assistance with developing pedagogical and professional materials for graduate students and event planning related to the MFA program.
Qualifications:
- Communication: Speaking and writing clearly and accurately; responding to communication requests in a timely manner
- Collegiality: Interacting in ways that are helpful, respectful of others, approachable, and team-oriented; promoting a positive work environment.
- Effectiveness: Performing tasks thoroughly and with care and attention to detail
- Initiative: Taking ownership of work; able to work independently, following through on responsibilities
- Improvement: Being receptive and responsive to feedback
- Efficiency: managing work time effectively; being on time
- Familiarity with digital media: basic word processing and layout skills
- Familiarity with digital photography: ability to take and edit photos
- Familiarity with social media: ability to use Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Compensation: This position yields a $2,500 stipend per semester and an Ashokan Scholarship which covers 6 credits of graduate tuition.
To Apply: Apply here!
Status: Filled for the 22-23 academic year
Description: Applicants for this position need to be accepted into the Graduate Music Therapy Program. A successful applicant for this position must be: technically proficient; detail-oriented; work well within a team; organized; practice discretion and maintain confidentiality with sensitive material; and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. The role of a Graduate Assistant is to help with administrative duties in ways that benefits the promotion, development, and daily functioning of the Music Therapy Program. Graduate Assistants are assigned duties at the start of each semester by the Program Director, who also oversees completion of these assignments. Assignments are assigned based on the strengths of the applicant.
Responsibilities: Duties may include:
- Maintain instrument room and instrument checkout for clinical training and classroom use
- Archival of historical documents of the Program and the Mary Boyle archive
- Administer, publicize, and organize special programming including continuing education workshops and symposiums
- iPad and technology maintenance and checkout for clinical training and classroom use
- Assist professors in assigning clinical placements and organizing contracts with training facilities
- Maintain daily functioning of the Program: a. All bulletin boards are up to date and maintained b. GA office is stocked with supplies and clean at all times c. Reporting on news stories, student and alumni accomplishment, and events with SUNY, New Paltz d. Updating Music Therapy Program BB site as directed by music therapy faculty
- Assist Program Director and Professors with classroom preparation: a. Making copies of readings/handouts b. Searching for possible resources in library c. Bring instruments or materials to classroom d. Support adjunct professors as needed e. Make .pdfs accessible f. Type transcripts of recorded classroom lectures
- Support Professors in their scholarly endeavors: a. Help find literature pertaining to scholarship b. Finding and networking with outside agencies, as directed and approved by the professor
- Support Program Director with administrative duties as needed
- Support the Program through assisting with advocacy and recruitment events, with the approval from Program Director
Compensation: This position yields a $1,250 stipend per semester and a Mohonk Scholarship which covers 3 credits of graduate tuition.
To Apply: Please submit a resume, letter of interest, and the top half of the TAGA Appointmnt Request Form to murphyk@newpaltz.edu
Status: Filled for the 22-23 academic year
Description: Two semester position to start in the Fall. 20 hours per week. This position is only available to students enrolled in the Photography and related Media MFA program. The Photography GA works closely with the head of the Photography Program and the photography tech on various projects and tasks to help maintain and upgrade Photography Program facilities, tools and processes. The Photography GA position provides a valuable learning experience in photographic tools and technologies, preparing students for a wide range of technical careers.
Tasks coordinated with the photo technician will include overseeing the photography equipment, training and supervising student workers, upgrading workflows and systems, and optimizing spaces. The GA assists in regular upkeep and maintenance of the Old Library photography production spaces as well as the Photo MFA spaces in the Smiley Art Building. In conversation with the photography faculty, the GA will assist in maintaining the program website and develop digital and analog program archives. The GA will coordinate with the Photography faculty and Graduate Coordinator to promote the program through social media outreach and advertising.
Compensation: This position yields a $2,500 stipend per semester and an Ashokan Scholarship which covers 6 credits of graduate tuition.
To Apply: Apply here!
Status: Filled for the 22-23 academic year
Responsibilities: Two-semester position to start in the Fall. 20 hours per week
- Primary duties include assistance to the Preparator with gallery preparation, exhibition installation, lighting, art handling, matting/framing, wall label and signage/banner production, and assisting with the organization of student thesis exhibitions, including correspondence between museum and student participants.
- Secondary duties include reorganizing storage areas; organizing and maintaining a/v, lighting and other equipment, inventorying supplies; updating exhibition and curatorial files; and special projects as determined in consultation with museum staff.
- Must be courteous, careful, and detail-oriented; must be willing to climb ladders and lift at least 40 lbs., must have knowledge of hand tools; facility with computer graphics software and printers a plus.
Compensation: This position yields a $2,500 stipend per semester and an Ashokan Scholarship which covers 6 credits of graduate tuition.
To Apply: Apply here!
Status: Filled for the 22-23 academic year
Responsibilities: Two-semester position to start in the Spring. 20 hours per week.
- Primary duties include the coordination of visiting artists in collaboration with the Student Art Alliance.
- Candidates should have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, fluency with MS Office including word processing and database management and basic familiarity with digital photo editing.
- This two-semester appointment begins in the Spring; close mentorship and training with the existing VISITING ARTIST/ART EDUCATION assistant is expected during the Fall.
Visiting Artist Lecture Coordinator Duties:
- Coordination of six-to-eight visiting artist/presenters per semester.
- Organization of visiting artists, confirmation of travel, hotel stay, dinner reservations, and lunches for the artist during their stay.
- Management of artist contracts and paperwork for stipends, tax forms, purchase orders for hotel, media, and printing services.
- Responsible for management of budget as it relates to all aspects the artists travel, food, and accommodations. Budget must be presented and approved each semester at Student Art Alliance Board Meetings.
- Coordination of artist lecture presentation setup, video recordings of lectures, and reservation of room with Media Services and Student Activities.
- Communication with faculty and students throughout the semester with visiting artist details. Responsible for organizing a yearly slide slam for students to vote on artists for lecture series
- Introduce artist at public lecture and oversee their schedule during their visit. Must be on site for troubleshooting and assisting with the artist around campus the day of the lecture.
- Responsible for transporting and/or arrangement of travel for artists during their visit
- Coordination of promotional material with graphic design department for poster advertisements and responsible for distribution of material.
Dimensions of job performance include:
- Communication: Speaking and writing clearly and accurately; responding to communication requests in a timely manner
- Collegiality and Collaboration: Interacting in ways that are helpful, respectful of others, approachable, and team-oriented; promoting a positive work environment.
- Effectiveness: Performing tasks thoroughly and with care and attention to detail
- Initiative: Taking ownership of work; able to work independently, following through on responsibilities
- Improvement: Being receptive and responsive to feedback
- Efficiency: managing work time effectively; being on time
Compensation: This position yields a $2,500 stipend per semester and an Ashokan Scholarship which covers 6 credits of graduate tuition.
To Apply: Apply here!
Status: Filled for the 22-23 academic year
Liberal Arts & Science
Description: Applicants for this position need to be accepted into the Counselor Education Program (Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, or Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling). A successful applicant for this position must be: technically proficient; detail-oriented; work well within a team; organized; practice discretion and maintain confidentiality with sensitive material; and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. The role of a Graduate Assistant is to help with the administrative duties in ways that benefit the promotion, development, and daily functioning of the Counselor Education program. Graduate Assistants are assigned duties at the start of each semester by the Director of the Counselor Education program, who also oversees completion of these assignments. Assignments may be assigned based on the strengths of the applicant. This position requires 20hrs/week.
Responsibilities: With the approval and supervision of the Program Director, duties of the Counselor Education Program Graduate Assistant may include:
- Collecting annual program assessment data and compiling data in an initial report
- Organize and publicize special programming including alumni speaker series, workshops, and symposiums
- Assist the Placement Coordinator in securing clinical placements and organizing contracts with training facilities
- Helping maintain data for, and write, CACREP accreditation reports
- Ensure that all program bulletin boards are up-to-date and maintained
- Reporting on news stories, student and alumni accomplishments, and events within SUNY New Paltz
- Updating Counselor Education Program website
- Making copies of readings/handouts
- Searching for possible resources in library
- Assist with advocacy and recruitment events
- Support Director with administrative duties as needed
Compensation: This position yields a $2,500 stipend per semester and a Ashokan Scholarship which covers 6 credits of graduate tuition.
To Apply: Complete the top half of the TAGA Appointment Request Form and send it along with a copy of your resume and interest statement to: hillm@newpaltz.edu. Applications accepted prior to June 19th, 2022 will receive full consideration.
Status: Filled for the 22-23 academic year
CMD302 Phonetics (fall and spring) (.5 TA)
Supervisor: Professor Dana Arthur
This is a 10 hour/week position for the UG phonetics course. The TA is responsible for grading online homework assignments, and assisting with weekly lab/practice sessions (W 9:55-10:45am in the fall; W 12:55-1:45 for the spring semester). The TA will set up recordings for each lab session and assist students with completion of weekly activities. He or she will also hold weekly office hours and assist with other student support activities as needed. The TA must be available for Wednesday lab sessions. The position requires proficiency in broad and narrow phonetic transcription, as well as strong organization skills, flexibility, and the ability to work independently with students of diverse backgrounds and skill levels
CMD200 Survey of Communication Disorders (fall and spring) (.5 TA)
Supervisor: Professor Jessica Welsh
This TA will work 10 hours/week to support the Survey of Communication Disorders course in both the fall and spring semesters. Job responsibilities will include:
- Provide grading support for paper- and electronically-submitted assignments and tests (grading assignments, quizzes/tests; entering grades; etc.)
- Communicate routinely with course instructor(s) in person or via email to prioritize weekly tasks
- Assist the instructor in facilitating in-class group discussions
- Respond to students’ email inquiries
- Proctor tests/quizzes (if needed)
- Seek out additional responsibilities if weekly tasks total fewer than 10 hours
- Develop resource library of readings, podcasts, videos, and web links related to course content (as time permits)
- Develop samples and/or templates of course assignments to facilitate student learning (as needed)
- Engage in professional development, such as (but not limited to) teaching a class; developing a class project; preparing clinically-related resource/reference materials; being responsible for an aspect or recurring portion of the course; developing in-class activities for students; researching topics covered in class to add depth to lectures; re-formatting the course Blackboard site to promote interaction and increased BB use; and facilitating class discussions (live or online) (variable, depending on project)
CMD310 Anatomy & Physiology (fall and spring) (.5 TA)
Supervisors: Professor Lynne Telesca (fall) and Professor Cheryl Goettsche (spring)
This TA will work 10 hours per week to support Anatomy and Physiology in both the fall and spring semesters. The TA is responsible for checking and logging homework. Other responsibilities include holding weekly office hours and assisting with proctoring and grading the midterm and final exams for the fall offering of CMD310. The supervisor for this course will be Dr. Telesca. The spring offering of this course is fully online and will not require any on-campus activities. This section will be supervised by Professor Goettsche.
CMD 419 Research in Communication Disorders (fall and spring) (.5 TA)
Supervisors: Professor Jana Losey (fall)/ Professor Inge Anema (spring)
This is a 10 hour/week position for the UG Research in CMD (CMD 419). The TA is responsible for grading support for paper and electronically-submitted assignments. He or she will also hold weekly office hours and assist with other student support activities as needed (respond to students’ emails, provide announcements on Bb). The position requires proficiency in basic research method concepts, as well as strong organization skills, flexibility, and the ability to work independently with students of diverse backgrounds and skill levels. (Needs to be available for at least 1 class time in the fall M/R 2:00-3:15)
CMD401 Observations (fall and spring) and CMD 306 Language Development in Children (fall and spring) (1.0 TA)
Supervisor: Professor Kathryn Burke
This TA will work 20 hours/week to primarily support both Observations and Language Development in Children courses both fall and spring. Job responsibilities will include:
- Provide grading support for paper- and electronically-submitted assignments and tests (grading assignments, quizzes/tests; entering grades; etc.)
- Communicate routinely with course instructors in person or via email to prioritize weekly tasks
- Provide announcements on Bb (weekly student reminders)
- Offer weekly office hours to answer students’ questions & offer guidance
- Respond to students’ e-mail inquiries
- Maintain the Master Clinician Network site
- Participate in on-line chats
- Develop samples and/or templates of course assignments to facilitate student learning
- Seek out additional responsibilities if weekly tasks total fewer than 20 hours
CMD204 The World of Sound (fall) and CMD304 Speech and Hearing Science (spring) (1.0 TA)
Supervisor: Professor Anne Balant
This TA will work 20 hours/week for the GE course World of Sound in the fall and Speech and Hearing Science in the spring. This involves laboratory instruction and direct instructional support for six hours per week in the fall and 6 hours per week in the spring in addition to other responsibilities. The TA will be the sole instructor for weekly lab/recitation sessions. Responsibilities include setting up for practical and/or computer based labs, conducting organized review sessions, and ensuring that all sessions run smoothly. Other responsibilities include holding weekly office hours, logging homework grades, and assisting with proctoring and grading exams. The TA must be available during the day on Wednesdays for the lab sessions. The position requires a strong academic background in the sciences and the ability to work independently with students both individually and in the classroom.
All Teaching Assistants and Graduate Assistants are required to attend a departmental orientation (date and time TBA).
In addition, all new Teaching Assistants and Graduate Assistants must attend an orientation scheduled by the Graduate School, usually during the first week of classes. This orientation is scheduled for Friday August 23, 2019 beginning at 9:00 am.
DESCRIPTION
English TAs teach two courses per year:
- Composition I in the fall, a 3-credit course which provides training in critical reading, the process of composing, academic forms of writing, and computer literacy. Movement from expressive to expository writing.
- Writing and Rhetoric in the spring, a 4-credit course which provides training in rhetorical situation analysis and argument writing. Focus on research, critical analysis, and academic genres.
Qualifications: To be considered for an English Teaching Assistant (TA) position, applicants must be admitted to the MA English program, enrolled for a minimum of 6 credit hours and making good progress toward the degree with no outstanding incomplete or F grades. Only MA English candidates are eligible for teaching assistantships.
Compensation: Typically, students receive a $2500 stipend for Composition I and a $3000 stipend for Writing and Rhetoric ($5500 per academic year) plus tuition waiver for two graduate courses per semester (other fees may apply). Students will also recieve a Ashokan Scholarship.
Support is provided through 30 credits. The maximum number of semesters of support is therefore five, and the number of semesters of support will be reduced by one for each 6 credits of course work completed before entering the TA program. Students must have at least 9 credits remaining in their graduate program when they begin the assistantship; the minimum duration for an assistantship is two semesters.
To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to wesdorpe@newpaltz.edu. Please also provide in your email her with your name, contact information, and your Banner ID# (N#) if you are a current or former New Paltz student.
Deadline to Apply: April 1 for the Fall Semester, November 1 for the Spring
Status: Filled for the 22-23 academic year
Description: TA positions require a strong background in statistics and/or research methods and knowledge of SPSS and/or Jamovi. Compensation for a full-year TA position includes a $5000 stipend, 12 credit hours (6 per semester), and health insurance.
Responsibilities: Positions require a 20 hour a week commitment that can include such activities as:
- developing labs and classroom lectures/materials
- providing instruction in labs and the classroom
- holding office hours
- grading
- and assisting faculty, as needed
- In addition, TAs must attend professional development meetings bi-weekly.
To Apply: Admitted students to the MS Program in Psychological Science interested in a TA position should submit a one-page letter to hirshore@newpaltz.edu describing
1.) Why you are interested in a TA position
2.) Qualifications and experiences that you have had that will make you a good TA
3.) Which class you would prefer to be assigned to: Research Methods or Statistics (and why).
Compensation: This position yields a $1,250 stipend per semester and a Mohonk Scholarship which covers 3 credits of graduate tuition.
Status: Open for the Spring and Fall 2023
Office of Communications & Marketing
Description: To be successful in this position will require the employee to be a self-starter who is able to work on assigned projects with little oversight while also working well within a team structure. The ability to learn new processes and/or technologies easily and being open to new ideas is critical. Additional skill sets that will assist a new GA is excellent written and verbal communication, conscientious attention to detail, adherence to deadlines, and the ability to research. This position requires 20hrs/week.
The GA will be a key administrator and developer of content for all of the college’s official social media outlets. They will develop digital content, video, and research new creative concepts for engaging current and prospective students, alumni, and the local, state and worldwide community, and track and interpret outcomes of any social media activity. They will also be asked to review and report analytics data. These tasks will help with the professional development of the GA and provide applied learning outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update several of the college’s official social media outlets, responding to questions and comments in a timely manner
- Approve social media posts using Tagboard which populates the Social Media Hub
- Schedule and post high priority institutional messages with links on all social media accounts including Instagram Stories using Later.com
- Adding tangible value to marketing campaigns that support significant institutional goals
- Produce annual, monthly, and weekly content plans, aided by the Web Team and Office of Communication & Marketing
- Research and develop new creative concepts for engagement through social media
- Interacting with and productively influencing other departments’ social media presence within the college
- Track activity and measure results of executed campaigns
- Periodically review analytics data and measure ROI
- Attend several events on campus or virtual events to capture photos or video for social media
Compensation: This position yields a $2,500 stipend per semester and a Ashokan Scholarship which covers 6 credits of graduate tuition.
To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to olesj@newpaltz.edu
Status: Filled for the 22-23 academic year
Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion
Description: The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion and the LGBTQ Coordinator are looking to hire a Graduate Assistant to assist with LGBTQ+ programming, support, and other initiatives. This position would have special focus with Rivera House, our LGBTQ+ Living Learning Community. This position requires 20hrs/week.
Responsibilities: Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Create, implement, and institute various programs and events for LGBTQ+ identified students
- Serve as a liaison for Rivera House and The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion (LGBTQ Coordinator) and the Office of Residence Life
- Cultivate marketing initiatives for the promotion of Rivera House and other LGBTQ initiatives oncampus
- Develop innovative social media content in order to inform and connect with current and prospective students regarding Rivera House and campus LGBTQ+ initiatives
- Orient new students to the Rivera House Living Learning Community
- Form and implement assessment of the Rivera House LLC and other LGBTQ+ related programs
- Implement routine check-ins with coordinators and students within the Rivera House program
- Support the LGBTQ+ Allies Program by co-facilitating workshops, updating content, and more
- Research LGBTQ+ support and community building initiatives in place at other institutions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with LGBTQ+ students in the higher education setting
- Comfortable and confident in discussing LGBTQ+ topics, usage of LGBTQ terminology, and an understanding of various social, economic, political, intellectual and cultural contributions and factors which impact the LGBTQ+ community
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work select evenings and some weekends
- Proficient in working with and producing content for social media, specifically Instagram
Compensation: This position yields a $2,500 stipend per semester and a Ashokan Scholarship which covers 6 credits of graduate tuition.
To Apply: Please send a resume and letter of interest to morconee@newpaltz.edu
Status: Filled for the 22-23 academic year
Student Affairs
Description:
- Oversee the marketing and promotion efforts of the center via print, online, and through all social media
- Maintain recurring “Keeping You Posted” materials for week by week involvement and event opportunities
- Supervise the student Graphic Designer and design workflow
- Facilitate and manage digital signage in Student Union and Center for Student Engagement website
- Support off-campus and commuter service programs and resources including development and maintenance of marketing materials, events, and spaces
- Co-plan and execute Blue Day (fall) and Orange Day (spring)
- Support and help to coordinate the Emerging Leaders program
- Plan the Club and Involvement Fair each semester
- Coordinate Senior Portraits program with external studio
- Assist in the planning and coordination of the annual Senior Toast
- Assist in the consultation, review, and approval of student club events.
- Serve on Weekend Duty Rotation for department weekend event and Student Union supervision
- Maintain other duties as assigned
- This positin requires 20hrs/week
Responsibilities: While working office hours, the Graduate Assistant is expected to:
- Field questions from patrons (students, faculty, staff, prospective students, and their parents) over the phone, via email, and in person regarding event information, facilities use, and campus information
- Monitor events/meetings taking place in the Student Union and respond to requests from customers
- Assist with selection, supervision, and training of SAUS student employees in several areas
- Attend weekly/bi-weekly individual meetings with immediate supervisor to discuss job-related concerns and performance. Participate in an annual performance evaluation with the immediate supervisor
- Attend weekly professional staff meetings on-time, prepared, and ready to contribute
- Hold and maintain appropriate Student Union keys and account for their location at all times
Remuneration and Obligations:
- The Graduate Assistant shall work 20 hours per week throughout the academic term (This will mostly be done in the established business hours; however, some night and weekend supervision and event coverage is expected)
- Tuition waiver for 6 credits for the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters
- Receive an academic-year long stipend of $5,000.00, paid biweekly
- The Graduate Student Employees Union (GSEU) allows for personal or Family sick accrued time in your second semester. Accrued days are eligible while classes are in session (January 23, 2023-May 19, 2023) and only for legitimate sick time.
Compensation: This position yields a $2,500 stipend per semester and a Ashokan Scholarship which covers 6 credits of graduate tuition.
Additional Commitment and Benefits Provided by Center for Student Engagement: This position is uniquely designed by the Center for Student Engagement. The Center for Student Engagement has an additional period of service:
- The term of the contract period shall begin Monday, August 8, 2022 and concludes Friday, May 19, 2023
- The Graduate Assistant shall keep 25 hours per week for the two weeks immediately prior to the fall and spring semester when classes are not in session, as follows:
- 25 hours each the weeks of August 8, August 15, January 9, and January 16
- The Graduate Assistant shall serve on weekend duty coverage for the center 4-5 weekends per semester
As a result of these additional commitments, the following unique benefits are offered the person in this position:
- Additional yearly stipend of $2,296 paid hourly at a rate of $14.00 for the extra-service periods
- A $500 credit per semester meal allowance (inclining dining dollars or hawk dollars as determined by GA)
To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to cse@newpaltz.edu
Status: Filled for the 22-23 academic year
Description: The Center for Student Engagement and the Assistant Director of Intercultural Relations are looking to hire a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Graduate Assistant to support and assist with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programming. The DEI Graduate Assistant is a part-time, ten-month position with a priority focus on supporting the Stepping into Diversity Leadership Program and the Multicultural Working Group. This position is responsible for assisting in creating a diverse community that is inclusive, supportive, and responsive of all students, staff, and faculty. Additionally, this position will assist in providing DEI development and engagement opportunities aimed to enhance student learning outcomes, strengthen students sense of community, connectedness/ belonging, and support student success. The Graduate Assistant is expected to maintain office hours in weeks while classes are in session and in additional weeks as the workload dictates. This position requires 20hrs/week.
Responsibilities:
- Create, implement, institute and support various diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and belonging programs and events for ethnically and culturally diverse students and student organizations
- Provide administrative support and serve as a liaison for the Stepping into Diversity Leadership Program and the Center for Student Engagement (Assistant Director of Intercultural Relations); including but not limited to updating website, support in the management of the EVERFI training for new and transfer students and assisting in the implementation of DEI programming content on campus
- Cultivate marketing initiatives for the promotion of Stepping into Diversity and other diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and belonging initiatives on-campus
- Develop innovative social media content in order to inform and connect with current and prospective students regarding Stepping into Diversity Leadership Program and campus diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and belonging initiatives
- Support diversity, equity. Inclusion, justice and belonging training for new and transfer students during Orientation and student leaders i.e. RA’s, SMP/EOP Mentors/Liaison, Student Association, etc.) annually
- Form and implement assessment of the Stepping into Diversity and other diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and belonging related programs
- Assist in the facilitation of Community Gatherings and Conversations and routine check-ins with culturally and ethnically diverse student organization leaders
- Support the Stepping into Diversity Program by supporting inter/intra DEI campus events, and co-facilitating workshops, Community Gatherings and Conversations
- Research multicultural and community building initiatives in place at other institutions to support the Multicultural Working Group
- Support and assist in the development of a DEI Living and Learning Community with Residence Life, including the curriculum design of a 1 credit course for both the fall and the spring semesters (likely to launch Fall 2023)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with culturally and ethnically diverse students in the higher education setting
- Comfortable and confident in discussing diversity, equity, inclusion and justice topics, usage of terminology, and an understanding of various social, economic, political, intellectual and cultural contributions and factors which impact the culturally, ethnically diverse and marginalized communities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work select evenings and some weekends
- Proficient in working with and producing content for social media, specifically Instagram
Additional Requirements:
This position is uniquely designed by the Center for Student Engagement. The Center for Student Engagement has an additional period of service. The term of the contract period shall begin Monday, August 8, 2022, and concludes Thursday, May 18, 2023. The Graduate Assistant shall keep 25 hours per week for the two weeks immediately prior to the fall and spring semesters when classes are not in session, as follows:
- 25 hours the week of August 8
- 25 hours the week of August 15
- 25 hours the week of January 9
- 25 hours the week January 16
- The Graduate Assistant shall serve on weekend duty coverage for the center 4-5 weekends per semester
- An additional yearly stipend of $2,296 paid hourly at a rate of $14.00 for the extra service periods
- A $500 credit per semester meal allowance in dining dollars
Compensation: This position yields a $2,500 stipend per semester and a Ashokan Scholarship which covers 6 credits of graduate tuition.
To Apply: Please send a resume and letter of interest to Lawsone@newpaltz.edu
Status: Filled for the 22-23 academic year
Description: The role of the Graduate Assistant in the Department of Residence Life is to enrich the graduate student’s learning experience as a working professional at SUNY New Paltz, and to work to advertise and advocate for the Graduate School through various methods of outreach and participation. This student will work in various capacities with our residence hall staffs, and will develop and implement a number of larger scale campus initiative and programs. This role requires 20hrs/week.
Responsibilities:
- Assist Residence Life professional staff within the various teams of the department (Student Engagement, Student Conduct and Safety, Programming, Leadership Development, Facilities and Operations Management, and Training and Staff Development) on a variety of administrative and research based tasks
- Serve as a joint supervisor for First-Year Interns through the First-Year Internship Program
- Support front office staff with callers and walk-in visitors to gain an understanding of the types of questions and support needed for our on-campus population, concerned parents and family members, and prospective students
- Assist in the development and implementation of assessment tools for the Department of Residence Life
- Develop and present workshops within the fourteen residence hall communities
- Develop opportunities to work with the Graduate School and advertise their programs in the Residence Life community
Sample Administrative tasks
- Work with the Residence Life professional staff to create a department calendar of events and provide biweekly updates to professional and student staff
- Work with the Housing Coordinator to learn and operate Banner, the campus student record system, and Argos, the campus report writing software
- Assist with the implementation of an electronic Health & Safety violation notification system
Sample Research tasks
- Work with Residence Life professional staff to explore grant writing opportunities in conjunction with the office of Sponsored Programs
- Research and establish departmental social media platforms for marketing and promotion of events and services
- Work with Residence Life professional staff to create an exit survey tool for Residence Life paraprofessional staff that can be used to measure the level of interest in a Higher Education/Student Affairs graduate program at New Paltz
- Attend campus trainings to learn & utilize Qualtrics, a web-based survey software
- Work with the Programming team in conjunction with the Career Resource Center and the Center for Student Success to explore a peer mentor program connected to career exploration
- Work with the Programming team in conjunction with Student Development and the Health Center staff to explore a peer mentor program connected to health education
Sample Presentations
- Work with Residence Life professional staff to promote and further develop our residential Living Learning communities
- Work with Residence Life professional staff in conjunction with the Graduate School to promote graduate opportunities at SUNY New Paltz
- Work with the Housing Coordinator in conjunction with the Center for International Programs to provide our International students residing on campus with a smooth transition to New Paltz and positive on-campus experience
- Work with the Student Engagement team to conduct leadership workshops for the executive boards of the Residence Hall Student Association and National Residence Hall Honorary
- Work with the Student Conduct & Safety team to assist with fire safety related events within the residence halls. This includes workshops assigned to students currently on a sanction for a Health & Safety related infractions
- Work with the Leadership Development team in conjunction with offices managing other campus leadership positions outside of Residence Life (Student Activities, EOP, Admissions, Athletics) to create campus leadership preparation workshops and recognition events
Additional Requirements:
- Out of these 20 office hours, 18 must be completed during normal business hours at a mutually agreeable time between the Graduate Assistant and immediate supervisor
- Evening and weekend hours to be scheduled based on event/program needs
- The Graduate Assistant will be paid an hourly rate for 30 hours of service per week when academic year classes are not in session: before classes begin in August, during Winter Break, and after final exams end in May
Compensation: This position yields a $2,500 stipend per semester and a Ashokan Scholarship which covers 6 credits of graduate tuition.
To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to geneer@newpaltz.edu
Status: Filled for the 22-23 academic year
Science and Engineering
Description: Teaching assistants will be responsible for instructing labs every week. During this time, the TA will help students complete their labs, proctor quizzes, and help their assigned instructor with lab materials as needed. The TA will also have weekly office hours to reinforce student's lectures and grade quizzes. This position requires strong proficiency in Computer Science topics, as well as strong communication skills, organization, and the ability to work independently in a classroom with a group of diverse students.
Responsibilities: Including but not limited to:
- Instructing lab's independently of the instructor
- Grading and recording quizzes
- Holding weekly office hours
- Instructing students on computer science fundamentals
- Answering emails from students
Positions Available: The Computer Science department has a need for TA's each semester for the following subjects:
- Computer Science 1
- Computer Science 2
- Computer Science 3
- Operating Systems
- Language Processing
Compensation: This position yields a $2,500 stipend per semester and an Ashokan Scholarship for full time TAs and a $1,250 stipend per semester and a Mohonk Scholarship for half time TAs.
To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to easwaran@newpaltz.edu
Status: Filled for the 22-23 academic year
Description: The IMPACT STEM Transfer (Inclusive and Meaningful Partnerships for Cultivating Transformation in STEM Transfer) program is a group of 15 teams from across the US that consist of 2- and 4- schools that are committed to enhancing the experience of students transferring into and completing STEM degrees. SUNY New Paltz is working with Dutchess Community College and other regional partners. We seek a graduate student assistant to help with administration of this program. Graduate Assistants must maintain a 20 hour per week schedule to be eligible for this position.
Responsibilities: Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Maintain an online repository of documents in an organized and accessible manner
- Assist with scheduling of in-person and online meetings of team members
- Assist with record-keeping of expenses made with grant funds
- Collect and conduct basic analysis of various types of data using Excel and other programs after being provided instruction
- Assist with writing program reports for internal and external communications
- Assist with onboarding of student and other program participants
- Assist with event organization and assessment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education
- Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal direct supervision and to maintain a healthy and productive work schedule
- Basic proficiency with Office 365 software, including EXCEL
Compensation: This position yields a $2,500 stipend per semester and a Ashokan Scholarship which covers 6 credits of graduate tuition.
To Apply: Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Jennifer Waldo, IMPACT STEM Transfer Program Director and Professor of Biology, at waldoj@newpaltz.edu.
