Position Information

Position Title Part Time NADSP Certification Success Coach

Position Category Part Time Staff

Position Status

FLSA Non-Exempt

Advertised Salary $21.22 - $23.34 per hour

Department Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Working Hours 5-10 hours per week (In-Person and/or Online)

General Description

The Direct Support Professional Success Coach is responsible for the tracking, assisting, and monitoring the progress of an assigned cohort of students at a participating community agency. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to providing academic support, developing and conducting workshops, monitoring student academic progress, supporting continuous student enrollment throughout the program, and ensuring students receive information on available academic and student support services offered at SUNY Niagara or at their agency. Documentation of services and student progress is an essential requirement of this position. Evening and/or weekend hours may be required. Must have reliable internet connection.

The rate of pay is based on the level of education the candidate possesses. For a Bachelor’s degree or lower the rate of pay will be $21.22 per hour. For a Master’s degree or higher the rate of pay will be $23.34 per hour.

Typical Work Activities

1. Provide intake services and advisement to NADSP / OPWDD Grant students by assessing student needs and providing information and resources about academic requirements, financial assistance, career exploration, and special support services including how to apply for NADSP badges through the online Badge Academy.

2. Use a case management approach to guide students in managing their academic experience and engaging them in activities that support their success in completing NADSP competencies (tutoring, personal counseling, workshops on self-management, etc.).

3. Provide academic assistance to assist students with homework completion in the various NADSP competency areas.

4. Monitor and document student progress at the College and at their agency through frequent individual meetings to monitor weekly NADSP competency goals.

5. Serve as a student advocate to enhance collaborative relationships and identify campus and/or agency connections and resources that foster student retention.

6. Work closely with partner agency contacts to set and schedule learning goal opportunities.

7. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Program Administrator.

   Essential Functions

• Must be able to relate to a diverse student population and academic personnel.

• Must have effective oral and written communication skills.

• Must work well independently and as a team member.

• Must possess good organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Must be able to travel between multiple locations from the agency and/or the NCCC Sanborn campus.

  Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of at least 30 credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a gpa of 2.0 or better

• Valid NYS Driver’s License

  Desirable Qualifications

Experience with online learning (ex. Brightspace) and conferencing software (ex. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.)

License(s)/Certifications

About SUNY Niagara

SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.

SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!

SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn, campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county’s three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment.

The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute ( NFCI ) is located in the heart of one of the world’s biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry café, at NFCI .

Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic, educational environment, responds to students’ current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At SUNY Niagara we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

EEO Statement

NCCC does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S233P

Open Date 05/24/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:

• cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications

• resume

• unofficial transcripts

• names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references

Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you possess a valid New York State Motor Vehicle license?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have at least two years of experience in a Direct Support Professional agency OR OPWDD/Agency training specific to NADSP competencies, OR NADSP certification at the DSP-I level?

• Yes

• No

  Documents Needed to Apply

  Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Transcripts

  Optional Documents

• Certifications/Licenses

• Transcript 2

• Transcript 3

• Letter of Recommendation