Job Details

Learning Specialist

Position Number: 6321716
Location: Brockport, NY
Position Type: Disability Services

Learning Specialist

SUNY Brockport

Salary: $57,151.00 - $62,866.00 Annually
Location: SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Professional Full-Time
Job Number: 2500087
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: ASC Student Accessibility Services
Opening Date: 06/24/2025
Closing: 7/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit:

Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

SUMMARY

SUNY Brockport is seeking a dedicated Learning Specialist to support neurodiverse students and students with disabilities in achieving academic success. This position provides one-on-one academic success coaching, case management, and disability-related advising to students with documented learning differences. The Learning Specialist will collaborate with faculty, staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure equal access to college programs, academics, and services. They will oversee the academic coaching program (ACP), supervise the ACP Graduate Assistant, and assist with intake meetings to determine appropriate accommodations. Additionally, they will partner with tutoring services for outreach, present in General Education Program (GEP) classes, and participate in tabling events to promote accessibility services. A key responsibility includes developing and implementing social skills groups for neurodivergent students to enhance peer engagement and college success.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with students with disabilities, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and be knowledgeable about executive functioning strategies and academic coaching techniques. Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills are essential for success in this role. This position plays a vital role in ensuring equitable access and fostering an inclusive learning environment for students at SUNY Brockport.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions:

Oversees and enhances the academic coaching program to support student success which includes providing professional one-on-one academic success coaching to students with disabilities, focusing on executive functioning, study skills, time management, and self-advocacy. (40%)
Performs student interactive meeting(s) and disability interview appointment(s) to determine requested disability services and accommodations. (20%)
Develops and implements social skills groups for neurodivergent students to foster peer engagement and college success. (15%)
Provides neurodiverse training and workshops on topics related to neurodiversity for faculty, staff, and students. (10%)
Supervises the Graduate Assistant with the Academic Coaching Program to work with students on developing and refining executive functioning skills. (5%)

Non-Essential Functions:

Researches academic coaching and executive functioning support for students with disabilities. (5%)
Assists SAS team with other departmental functions. (5%)

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Education, Counselor Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, Higher Education or a related field by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university.
Minimum of one year of working experience in Education, Counselor Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, Higher Education or a related field
Experience providing executive functioning or academic coaching, disabilities services, or related experience with Autism Spectrum Disorders, preferably in a college or university setting
Experience working with students with disabilities
Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule:

37.5 hours/week: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm.
Benefits:
This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.

Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/brockport/jobs/4983692/learning-specialist

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