The Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Academic Success Coach, will support
DSP’s currently working in the field, as they pursue SUNY Sullivan’s DSP micro-
credentials I-III. This position will involve advising and mentoring students
through their coursework, as well as supporting them as they pursue their
National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) e-badging.
This is a grant funded position and reports directly to the Dean of Student
Development Services.
This is a full time position with a salary range of $40,000-$42,000 per year.

Qualifications:
 Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Human Services.
 A solid understanding of student diversity, retention issues and strategies in
higher education
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work closely with
faculty and staff from a variety of disciplines
 A strong understanding of the Direct Support discipline

Duties and Responsibilities:
 Serve as the Academic Advisor for DSP micro-credential students, which
includes registering them for the courses required in each of the three
micro-credentials both fall and spring, and where applicable winter and
summer intersessions. As students near completion of the three micro-
credentials, advise them on pursuing the Human Services AS degree and
refer them to Financial Aid as needed.

 Identify at-risk students and develop interventions for success. This will
include working closely with One Stop personnel (e.g. tutors and personal
counselors) and faculty, and meeting regularly with students.
 Review student requests for personal emergency funding and work closely
with Student Billing to ensure funding is processed correctly and timely.
 As needed, work with local agencies to recruit DSP’s into the program. This
may include attending and presenting at local agencies and speaking with
potential students in groups and individually, and collaborating with the
college’s Director of Admissions.