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.

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Job Description:

The State University of New York at Fredonia invites applications for a part-time, FTE 50% Graduate Assistant position in the School of Music. This position is filled on an as-needed basis in accordance with campus and department policy.

This graduate assistantship is offered for the 2019-2020 academic year, and will be available for a second year based on the candidate's success with the assistantship and with graduate coursework. Candidates who are selected for and accept the assistantship will receive an annual stipend of $3,350 and a tuition waiver for 4.5 credits in-state tuition each semester as GA.

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, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Director of Music Therapy, the Graduate Assistant will:

• Schedule undergraduate placements, based on the schedules of music therapy students, placement sites and supervisors;
• Collect student schedules;
• Communicate with placements' on-site supervisors regarding schedules and number of hours available to take students;
• Calculate how many sites need music therapy supervisors (sites where there are no music therapists);
• Organize all information collected into a workable schedule;
• Attend Monday 6 pm Clinical Seminar, provide clinical 'tip of the week' each meeting;
• Copy and distribute evaluation forms to clinical supervisors, communicate with clinical supervisors regarding scheduling evaluation meetings with students;
• Supervise 3-4 Junior clinical placement students for 10 weeks per semester (2 hours observation and 1 hour supervision meeting per week for 2 students at a time);
• Cover information sessions at Open Houses and Audition days as needed;
• Provide service to the department and university;
• Know, understand, and follow all university policies.

Work responsibilities will reflect approximately 10 hours each week of each semester of the assistantship (initial weeks of each semester typically require more hours, and the rest of the semester less than 10 hours per week to compensate).

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrollment in a current Graduate program with good standing;
• Must be a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) through the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT);
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively, and in a collegial and professional manner, with students, faculty, and staff;
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and constituents in support of campus and department mission

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.

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 Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates shall apply and submit the required documents listed below by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. The names and contact information for three professional references is required as part of the application.

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV

Note: After submitting your Resume/CV, the subsequent page gives you instructions that enable you to upload the additional, required documents.

Please see the FAQ for using the online application system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.

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