Coordinator ofValiant Launch: Learning and Social Success Program

Manhattanville University; Town/Village of Harrison (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Job summary

Manhattanville University is seeking a Coordinator of Valiant Launch: Learning and Social Success Program to lead daily operations and ensure high-quality support for students with disabilities. You will supervise 8-10 Learning Specialists, collaborate with the CSA Director, and help design curriculum, assess outcomes, and expand accessibility services across campus.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and commitment to equity in higher education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience working with students with disabilities in higher education or transition programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Valiant Launch program and align with accessibility services.
• Manage workshops, study halls, pre-orientation programming, and events.
• Serve as primary contact for students in supplementary support programs.
• Develop and assess curriculum and learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Director and Assistant Director on program design.
• Represent the program at admissions events and campus outreach.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Supervisory leadership

Delegation

Education

Master's degree in Special Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Coordinator of Valiant Launch: Learning and Social Success Program Department: Center for Student Accessibility Reports to: CSA Director Effective Date: June 1, 2026 # of Direct Reports: 8-10 Learning Specialists # of People Supported: All students (~45) enrolled in fee-based learning support program Job Description: The Coordinator provides leadership and direct oversight of the Valiant Launch: Learning and Social Success Program, a fee-based program at Manhattanville University. This position ensures high-quality support for students who are neurodivergent or who have disabilities that can affect their academic or social success, while also contributing to broader office initiatives that advance accessibility across campus. The Coordinator works closely with the Director and Assistant Director of the Center for Student Accessibility to foster positive student development, independence, and academic and personal success.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise 8-10 part-time Learning Specialists, including hiring support, onboarding, training, performance documentation, and scheduling and payroll coordination.
• Provide regular team meetings, coaching, and ongoing professional development

Duties/Responsibilities: Program Leadership & Operations

• Oversee daily operations of the Valiant Launch: Learning and Social Success Program, ensuring alignment with best practices in student development, executive functioning skill development, and accessibility services, including the Plus+ programming.
• Manage core program activities, including workshops, study halls, pre-orientation programming, and other events.

Student Support & Case Management

• Serve as the primary contact for students enrolled in supplementary support programs
• Monitor student progress, maintain confidential records, address concerns as they arise, and collaborate with Learning Specialists to promote independence and goal setting.

Curriculum & Program Development

• Collaborate with the Director and Assistant Director of the Center for Student Accessibility to develop, review, and assess program curriculum, learning outcomes, and overall program design.
• Support exploration, design, and possible implementation of a peer mentoring component; co-supervise peer mentors and ensure quality in mentoring practices.

Assessment & Evaluation

• Collect and analyze data related to student outcomes, retention, and program effectiveness to inform ongoing improvement.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting practices across the program.

Campus Collaboration & Outreach

• Partner with faculty, staff, and campus offices to enhance accessibility and integrated student support.
• Represent the program at admissions events and other outreach activities; contribute to resources and communications that promote accessibility services.
• Support broader initiatives of the Center for Student Accessibility as needed and participate in occasional evening, weekend, or offcampus events.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Qualifications And Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience working with students with disabilities, preferably in a higher education or transition program setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in executive functioning skill development and student success strategies or social emotional learning
• Experience managing staff and/or managing programs
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and supporting the success of neurodivergent and students with disabilities
• Demonstrated familiarity with best practices and strategies for working with students with disabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of student development theory and best practices in disability services in higher education
• Familiarity with assistive technology and universal design for learning
• Familiarity with special education in grades 6-12 or 9-12.

Education: Master's degree in Special Education, Higher Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field required. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Salary: The salary for this position is $66,300.

Hours Expectation

• Full-time, 35 hours per week, 12 months.
• Occasional nights/weekends as needed
• Need to be available for open houses, admitted students' days, and Orientation events (often scheduled on weekends)

Housing: Housing is not provided.

Benefits: Manhattanville University also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our Manhattanville Benefits page.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of their employment.

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes.

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay:

Starting: $66,300

If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at [e-mail] to ask for assistance.