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Academic Success Coach - Direct Support Professionals

Position Number: 9885529
Location: Albany, United States
Position Type: Academic Advising

Academic Success Coach - Direct Support Professionals

Category: System Administration
Department: 655 Office of the Provost
Locations: Albany, NY
Type: Part-time Non-Exempt
Position ID: 205600

Location: Albany, NY Category: System Administration Job Type: Part-time Non-Exempt Posted On: Wed Oct 7 2026 Job Description:

Job Title: Direct Support Professionals-Academic Success Coach

Office/Location: Remote

Job Summary:

The Academic Success Coach will support students participating in the SUNY Direct Support Professional (DSP) Micro credential Program as they pursue a series of credit-bearing micro credentials and work toward national certification from the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP). The Academic Success Coach, reporting to the Academic Success Director, will provide direct coaching to the working professionals engaged in the program to support/supplement campus capacity consistent with research-based best practices and overall program goals. This work is part of an innovative effort underway at 21 SUNY campuses through a partnership with the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities.

This position, approximately 50% time, will cover expanded hours for student support in the evenings and weekends, as well as provide general over-flow support.

Job Duties:

The DSP Academic Success Coach will:

Support students in setting goals and planning for success.
Provide direct coaching support for DSP micro credential students' as it relates to national certification requirements.
Document student interactions and work collaboratively with other designated coaches.
Review student progress data and provide focused support accordingly.
Review campus and program-wide data to maintain awareness of successful practices that can be replicated.
Develop/refine student support resources.
Participate in and contribute to the DSP Coaching Community of Practice.
Support the Academic Success Director in establishing the student community of practice.
Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Required Education/Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Human Services or other related field such as education
At least 1 year of professional experience in higher education
At least 1 year of DSP or DSP-related experience
A solid understanding of student success and retention strategies in higher education, preferably with adult learners
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work closely with faculty and other coaches and staff.
A strong understanding of the Direct Support profession.
Must be able to provide student support in the evenings and/or weekends.

Note: This project is funded by a term limited contract sponsored by NYS OPWDD.

The salary range is $30,000-$32,500 per year, The pay will depend on a variety of factors that may include but are not limited to experience, education, training, and certifications

Additional Information:

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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

The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.

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