Graduate Assistant

Buffalo State College

Buffalo (NY)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 27,552

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition scholarship covering up to 9 credits per semester

Job summary

A large public university in Buffalo is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support the Student Accessibility Services department. Responsibilities include remediating scholarly content for accessibility standards and assisting with various administrative tasks. Candidates should be current graduate students registered in relevant fields and proficient in Microsoft Office. This role offers a tuition scholarship covering up to 9 credits per semester and requires a commitment to inclusive education.

Qualifications

Current or entering full-time matriculated graduate student.
Registered for a graduate program in computer science, data science, human services, education, or related fields.

Responsibilities

Remediate scholarly content according to accessibility standards.
Monitor remediation requests and remake content as needed.
Communicate updates to accessibility policies.
Maintain ADA compliance in digital resources.
Learn about disability services.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to details

Communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro

Familiarity with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

Education

Graduate student at Buffalo State University

Registered for a graduate program in relevant fields

Job description

Job Opportunities at Buffalo State University

Buffalo State is the largest comprehensive college in the State University of New York system. As a civic, urban, and engaged campus community, we pride ourselves as having small college learning environments coupled with large university opportunities. We are a diverse and inclusive college committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Our mission is to transform lives, to empower students to succeed and to inspire a lifelong passion for learning. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, and professional studies, each year nearly 10,000 students choose Buffalo State for its broad array of high‑quality academic programs, diverse and creative environment, hands‑on learning opportunities, affordable SUNY tuition, NCAA Division III athletics, and prime location in Buffalo’s cultural corridor. We welcome applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.

Department

Department Student Accessibility Services

Local Title

Local Title Graduate Assistant

Budget Title

Rank/Grade

Rank/Grade T8

Line Number

Line Number 90070

Salary Range

FTE

FTE Part-Time

Negotiating Unit

Negotiating Unit GSEU

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Department Website

This position comes with a tuition scholarship that will cover up to 9 credits of tuition per semester at the in‑state rate.

Remediate scholarly content in the Buffalo State Institutional Repository, Digital Commons, according to Federal, State, and University Accessibility standards (60%)
Monitor the Library Accessibility Remediation Request Form for remediation requests and remediate content as requested. (10%)
Communicate with Digital Commons collection managers regarding updates to policy and best practices in producing accessible content. (10%)
Maintain the ADA Title II Compliance in Digital Commons web guide by updating tutorials and adding new best practices. (10%)
Learn about all aspects of disability service and office functions (10%)

Current or entering full‑time (6 credit hours) matriculated graduate student at Buffalo State University.
Registered for graduate program in any computer, data science, human services, education or other related programs.

Good understanding of and ability to work with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Ability to work independently, with attention to details.
Ability to communicate and problem‑solve with positive results.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of students, staff and faculty.
Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro
Working knowledge and familiarity with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines ( WCAG ).
Available to work during weekday hours of operation.

Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878‑6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at warnesje@buffalostate.edu or call (716) 878‑4822.

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report ( ASR ) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu . The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878‑6333.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161 , no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474‑6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov . Further restrictions on using salary information in the hiring process appear in Labor Law §194-a .

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