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Graduate Assistant - Canine Training/Animal Support
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Position Number: 5103270
Location: Waukesha, WI
Position Type: Executive Assistants

Graduate Assistant - Canine Training/Animal Support

Description
Description: At Carroll University, we are committed to identifying and employing strategies to support our goal to be and remain a socially just organization. Rooted in the Presbyterian (U.S.A.) heritage, we respect all aspects of diversity, embrace the practice of equity, expect inclusion, and embrace belonging throughout our community. Therefore, we seek applicants who can demonstrate their understanding of justice and who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population.
Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the Office of Student Life and University administration to develop and implement policies related to animals on campus that are supportive of the campus, the students, and the animals involved

Consult with Student Life staff on behavior or conduct issues involving emotional support or service animals on campus

Provide support and lead one-on-one or small group animal training experiences for students with emotional support or service animals on campus that would benefit from enrichment or behavior modification

Provide support to campus-wide events that involve animals,

Provide support to faculty teaching courses involving dogs or other live animals. Such support might include animal handling, scheduling, volunteer coordination, laboratory instruction and other duties

Coordinate opportunities and provide supervision for students volunteering to raise and train dogs for service dog training organizations or organizations focused on therapy dog training

Serve as the staff advisor for the PioPuppies student organization

Complete other duties as assigned.

Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Maintain full time status in an eligible Carroll University graduate program

Additional approval is required for entrance in graduate programs outside of Education

Human Relations Skills:

Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, ability, socio-economic background, or job type.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree required

Training certification (IAABC, CCPDT or equivalent) preferred

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in higher education, working with students with disabilities, or working with service animals, emotional support animals, or therapy animals

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