Student LEADS Support Specialist (HEOa) - 400027

POSITION DETAILS

This position is based at Bronx Community College and is primarily focused on enhancing career readiness for BCC students with disabilities, as well as job development for all CUNY LEADS students-with priority given to students with disabilities. The role also includes advocacy, support, and facilitation of access to on- and off-campus resources for students with disabilities.

Reporting to the Director of the Disability Services Office, this position provides students in the CUNY LEADS (Linking Employment, Academics, and Disability Services) program with the guidance and support necessary to make informed academic and career decisions that lead to successful employment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Evaluate the needs of students with disabilities and develop a range of appropriate services to support their success.

Recruit CUNY students into the LEADS program based on established eligibility criteria.

Collaborate with community agencies and Bronx Community College administration to increase the visibility and effectiveness of the Disability Services Office.

Serve as the campus liaison to ACCESS-VR.

Conduct group workshops and provide individualized support on topics such as resume writing, interview preparation, self-advocacy, and disability disclosure in the workplace.

Advise students on job readiness and placement, and guide them in aligning academic programs with both short- and long-term career goals.

Promote and support the development and implementation of programs-both on and off campus-that enhance the retention and graduation rates of students with disabilities.

Assist in the provision of assistive technology and conduct assessments as needed.

Serve as a student club advisor and support the development of advocacy and leadership skills for students with disabilities.

Provide monthly progress reports to the Director of the Disability Services Office.

Participate in the daily operations of the Disability Services Office.

Collaborate with other LEADS professionals on university-wide communications and initiatives.

Coordinate services with other college units, including disability and career services offices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree and experience working in academic, career advisement or job placement functions with students with disabilities preferred. Must have excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; should demonstrate proficiency in computer and database skills. Prefer experience serving individuals from cross-disability backgrounds and knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act and other key disability legislation.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides students in the CUNY LEADS program with advice and support to make academic and career choices that lead to successful employment outcomes. LEADS stands for "Linking Employment, Academics and Disability Services".

• Recruits CUNY students into the LEADS program based on established criteria
• Coordinates services with other college units including disability and career services offices
• Coordinates services with outside agencies as needed
• Advises students on job readiness and placement, and on linking academic programs to short- and long-term career goals
• Conducts group workshops and provides individualized advice on career skills such as resume writing, interview preparation, advocacy, and disclosure issues
• Develops internship and mentoring opportunities and makes student placements
• Records contacts and activities in CUNY's "Efforts to Outcomes" database
• Applies knowledge of issues and developments in disability-related law (such as the A.D.A.) and in disability advocacy
• Collaborates with other LEADS professionals on University-wide communications and initiatives
• Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary range is $62,689 - $68,245 ; commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials meet the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.

The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS\HRAM\FL.HRS\CG\SEARCH\FL.GBL?Page=HRS\APP\JBPST\FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=29755&PostingSeq=1

Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using their login credentials. After you login, click the Careers tile on the Employee Self Service Menu page to view job openings

CLOSING DATE

The position will be open until June 30, 2025.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

Location

Bronx Community College

About CUNY Bronx Community College

Bronx Community College (BCC) of The City University of New York (CUNY) serves a diverse population of approximately 10,500 undergraduate students. BCC offers more than 40 academic programs that prepare students to enter careers and continue their education. Located on 45 tree-lined acres on the former NYU University Heights campus in the west Bronx, BCC is the only community college in the country to have its campus designated as a National Historic Landmark.

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