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SUNY Schenectady County Community College TRIO Academic Specialist in Schenectady, New York
About SUNY Schenectady County Community College:SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training and workforce development to a diverse population in a student centered environment. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. SUNY Schenectady County Community College offers an excellent benefit package including health care with dental and vision coverage, a choice of retirement systems, a deferred compensation benefit, an on-site child care program and Montessori School, professional development opportunities, and health club membership. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.SUNY Schenectady is dedicated to cultivating an environment that celebrates diversity, prioritizes inclusion, and insists on equitable access. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is central to our vision and mission; we know that to foster a sense of belonging and preserve connectedness, we must create and maintain working and learning spaces that welcome, respect, and appreciate difference. SUNY Schenectady provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law. Applications from minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged.Job Description:SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Academic Specialist in the TRIO Student Support Services program. TRIO Student Support Services at SUNY Schenectady is a student-centered service that provides comprehensive support for eligible students. TRIO empowers first-generation college students, income-eligible students, and students with disabilities to explore and achieve their academic, career, financial, and personal goals. TRIO staff use a variety of resources, support, advocacy, leadership services, and programming to guide students in successfully navigating their college experience. Students in the TRIO program increases their opportunity to graduate and pursue further degrees and elevated career opportunities. The TRIO program is free to students, and is funded through a U.S. Department of Education grant.Academic Specialists are a professional (unrepresented), full-time, 12-month, grant-funded position. Academic Specialists are a critical student-facing role and maintain the programming and services necessary to support student success. This position reports to the Director of TRIO Student Support Services.RESPONSIBILITIES Manages a portfolio of student participants, including regular meetings, outreach, and maintenance of student records Coordinates intake process for eligible students, including learning and study skill assessment and development of individualized success plan Provides academic support to participating students, including tutoring, coaching, and course selection guidance Provides personal support to participating students, including mentoring, career guidance, and referrals to campus and community agencies Works closely with teaching faculty and other student support staff, collaborating and consulting on issues pertinent to TRIO students Coordinates proactive and early interventions designed to provide wrap-around support for students in need Coordinates series of skill-building and personal development workshops for participants each semester Assists in the management of surveys and program data Acquires and maintains knowledge of services, resources, and opportunities on campus and in the communityRequirements:Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, education, or a related field A minimum of one year of experience in working with underrepresented student populations Experience working with Microsoft Office Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work in an unstructured environment with demonstrated creativity.Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in counseling, psychology, education, or related field Experience working in a community college setting Experience teaching or tutoring writing or math Experience in student services (counseling, advising, or similar) Knowledge of learning strategies for underrepresented students and students with disabilities Experience in adult and non-traditional education Experience with teaching or tutoring English to Speakers of Other LanguagesSpecial Information: VISA sponsorship is not available for this position Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcriptsAdditional Information:Salary: $45,900At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.Benefits and perks: As a full-time team member here, you'll enjoy: Comprehensive health care coverage Dental and vision coverage A choice of retirement systems A deferred compensation program Professional development opportunities Two on-site childcare providers Discounted YMCA health club membership Plus additional savings programs and perks!Application Instructions:Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position: Cover letter Resume Completed SUNY Schenectady Employment Application ReferencesCAMPUS SAFETY REPORTThe Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College's current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Annual Security Report is available here.SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Minimum Salary: 45,900 Maximum Salary: 45,900 Salary Unit: Yearly