Academic Skills Navigator, Services For Students With Disabilities

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Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

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Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $55,200 - $58,000

Binghamton University's Services for Students with Disabilities serves students who self-disclose having a disability and request accommodations during their tenure at Binghamton, be that in the classroom, in the Residence Hall or when gaining valuable hands-on experiences at various placements. The primary purpose of the Academic Skills Navigator position is to support students connected with SSD with dedicated academic coaching support, including one-to-one and group workshops. This position will also serve as a bridge to the plethora campus resources that students at Binghamton can utilize (E.g., Tutoring, Career center, Writing Center). This position reports to the Director. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide one-on-one targeted intervention with students, which may include skills related to: time management and organization, study strategies, stress management, social interactions, health and wellness, role playing and social scripts, self-advocacy, daily living skills, etc.

• Work collaboratively with SSD staff to create peer mentor program, including but not limited to recruitment and onboarding of peer mentors, expectations, goals of peer mentor program, etc.

• Collaborate with SSD staff to discuss possible intervention strategies to work on with identified students as well as refer to appropriate on campus resources.

• Coordinate with SSD staff to facilitate campus wide program events and social activities.

• Organize and lead weekly check-in and accountability groups with graduate intern for students based on interest/need.

• Collaborate with the Career Center and other outside agencies to assist students in developing skills for internships and employment.

• Participate in a summer orientation program for new students enrolled in the program.

• Maintain student records, schedules, and correspondence in computer software and provide necessary data of programming when asked.

• Develop and conduct presentations including, but not limited to, Higher Education best practices under ADA; disability awareness; programmatic and UDL.

• Represent the SSD office and advocate for needs of students with disabilities committees and initiatives that occur on campus.

• Occasional evening, night or weekend work may be required.

Requirements:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Social Work, Speech Pathology or related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least one year of experience working with adolescent to adult aged students with disabilities

• Strong attention to detail, proven experience leading complex assignments and meeting required deadlines

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Social Work, Speech Pathology or related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• Experience working with adolescents and young adults with mental health disorders (e.g., anxiety, depression)

• Experience with disability inclusion in higher education or related experience with disability inclusion in community or workplace setting

• Experience providing executive functioning or academic coaching, disability services or related experiences to students, preferably in a college or university setting

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

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https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

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The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

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Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3660.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=176860

Deadline for Internal Applicants: June 7, 2024

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Please submit:

• Resume,

• Cover letter, and

• Contact information for three professional references

You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp.