CAN Advisor

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a CAN Advisor to provide academic and social skills support to neurodivergent students, including those with autism and learning differences. The role focuses on developing study skills, time management, and workplace competencies.

You will collaborate with the CAN Director, maintain records, assist with workshops and events, and promote CAN on campus. A Master’s degree and at least 1 year of experience, plus ABA knowledge, are required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in applicable field or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Knowledge of ABA methods.
• Knowledge of psychoeducational/social and adaptive assessments and interpretation of results.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various departments.
• Cultural awareness and competency demonstrated by working with diverse identities and abilities.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work occasional weekends/evenings to support events.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students one-on-one on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis to develop proactive plans for ongoing academic, social and employment success.
• Assist with workshops, skills training, and courses for CAN students.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of student interactions.
• Assist with the peer-mentoring program as needed.
• Assist with the Neurodragons Student Organization as needed.
• Assist in promoting CAN on campus to prospective and new students as needed.
• Plan and convene events on and off-campus (Autism at Work: University Series, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Master's Degree in applicable field

Job description

Requisition: 507028

Student Affairs - Drexel University

Enrollment Management and Student Success

Full-Time

Job Summary

The CAN Advisor will provide academic and social skills support to neurodivergent students including students with autism and other developmental or learning differences. The CAN Advisor will help students develop effective learning skills, study habits, time management strategies and workplace skills. The CAN Advisor will collaborate with the CAN Director to provide direct and indirect supports and resources for student success, independence, and self-advocacy. The successful candidate will help students set short-term and long-term goals, and monitor goal progress throughout the academic year. The CAN Advisor will respond to students experiencing academic difficulties and will develop academic interventions designed to improve their academic performance. This person will assist students in learning effective study skills that involve awareness of how to learn - knowing how to retain, organize, integrate, and apply information, problem-solving, and successfully balancing life in the process.

Essential Functions

• Meet with students one-on-one on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis to develop and monitor proactive plans for ongoing academic, social and employment success.
• Assist with workshops, skills training, and courses specifically for CAN students.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of student interactions.
• Assist with the peer-mentoring program as needed.
• Assist with the Neurodragons Student Organization as needed.
• Assist in promoting CAN on Drexel's campus to prospective and new students as needed.
• Assist with planning and convening on and off-campus activities such as the Autism at Work: University Series events, Faculty and Staff Education Series events and working employee breakfasts with the Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC).
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's Degree an applicable field or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply ABA methods.
• Knowledge of psychoeducational/social and adaptive assessments and interpretation of results.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various departments.
• Cultural awareness and competency demonstrated by working with and/or understanding of individuals of diverse identities, including those with different levels of academic preparation, and varying abilities.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work occasional weekends/evenings throughout the year to support events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Higher Education with students with disabilities

Location

University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt, grade J. Compensation for this grade ranges from $52,360 - $78,530 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position will vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel's compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.