The part-time Disability Resource Coach to enhance academic support services for students with disabilities. This role focuses on fostering a smooth transition to college, determining and implementing accommodations, promoting the use of assistive technology, and supporting student success through individualized academic coaching and outreach. The Disability Resource Coach plays a key role in improving the retention and persistence of disabled students by promoting access, inclusion, and independence in academic settings.

This is a part-time, grant-funded position that reports to the Dean of Student Development Services. The position is scheduled for 25 hours per week for 36 weeks per year and is off during the summer months.

Required Qualifications:

• College background required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proficiency and comfort with learning and using new technology
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse student population across a range of abilities and academic preparedness
• Organized, with demonstrated skills in record-keeping and time management
• Commitment to equitable and inclusive support for students with disabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities in educational or support roles
• Familiarity with assistive technologies such as Glean, Learning Ally, screen readers, and note-taking software
• Knowledge of the accommodation determination process in higher education
• Experience with disability services, accessibility coordination, or student support services
• Understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and universal design for learning (UDL) principles

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to engage and support students with disabilities in a friendly, respectful, and person-centered manner
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn assistive technology and provide one-on-one or small group training
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and departments to promote accessible learning environments
• Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and lived experiences
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and disability rights laws

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate workshops to support students’ transition to college and promote awareness of disability services and available assistive technologies
• Conduct outreach to students with disabilities, assist with intake interviews, and support the accommodation determination process
• Provide individualized training on assistive technology tools and applications
• Support students in developing academic and study strategies tailored to their accommodation needs
• Assist with updating website content and creating digital and print materials to promote disability resources and services
• Support proctoring of exams and student use of assistive technology for testing accommodations
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to deliver training and guidance on accessibility and inclusive teaching practices
• Collect data and contribute to analysis and reporting for institutional and grant-related outcomes

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in a professional office and academic environment on campus
• Must be able to work at a computer for extended periods and navigate various campus buildings to meet with students
• May involve occasional evening hours based on student availability and workshop scheduling
• Must be able to transport and demonstrate use of assistive technology devices and materials
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with ADA standards to perform essential job functions

General:

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform other job-related instructions assigned by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

SALARY & APPLICATION

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; the review of resumes will be on-going. The pay rate is $24.06 per hour.

Please submit your cover letter, resume, and the contact information (email address required) for 3 professional references. All applicants will be notified of the outcome once a decision has been made. Please note that all advertised positions at SUNY Sullivan are contingent upon the availability of funding and alignment with institutional priorities.

Part-time hourly staff are not eligible to participate in a bargaining unit and employment with SUNY Sullivan is considered at will.

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SUNY Sullivan Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity College

SCCC is an equal opportunity employer. SCCC is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. SCCC encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.