Learning Specialist (Senior Staff Assistant, SL-3)

Purchase College, SUNY; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Learning Specialist to enhance the academic experience of students through personalized coaching and support. This role focuses on empowering students with executive functioning skills, ensuring they achieve their academic and personal goals. The Learning Specialist will work closely with students in a collaborative environment, providing tailored guidance and resources. Join a team committed to fostering an inclusive atmosphere where every student has the opportunity to thrive. This position offers competitive benefits, including health coverage and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement systems

Access to on-campus child care

Discounted access to Performing Arts Center

Free admission to Neuberger Museum of Art

Access to athletic facilities

Telecommuting opportunities

Business-casual dress code

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in relevant field.
• 2-4 years of experience with disability inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Learning Specialist for students needing support.
• Engage in 1:1 individualized coaching for academic success.

Skills

Attention to detail

Managing complex assignments

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in Disability Services

Master’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling

Master’s degree in Special Education

Master’s degree in School Psychology

Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling

Job description

Application Deadline

Application Deadline 05/30/2025

Department

Department Office of Disability Resources

FT - PT

FT - PT Full Time

Part-time %

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary $62,000 (+$4,000 location pay as of 7/1/25)

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary $65,000 (+$4,000 location pay as of 7/1/25)

Description

Purchase College, SUNY , is seeking an individual to join the Office of Disability Resources team and serve as a Learning Specialist of Cornerstone Connect, a service for students seeking executive functioning support. Cornerstone Connect will offer enrollment to students needing support to enhance their learning experience, regardless of a disability/diagnosis. Upon acceptance to the program, students will be provided with the opportunity to engage in a number of program components, including 1:1 individualized coaching. While engaging in coaching, students will work with a trained learning specialist to articulate 2-3 goals in areas of interest or need as they pertain to academic, personal, and/or career preparation. The Learning Specialist reports to the Assistant Director of the Office of Disability Resources, within the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.

Qualifications

Required Education/Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Disability Services, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Special Education, School Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, or related field required.
• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with disability inclusion in higher education or related experience with mental health disabilities, preferably in a college or university setting; knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to persons with disabilities.
• Strong attention to detail, proven experience managing complex assignments and meeting required deadlines.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.

Applications and supporting documents will be reviewed upon receipt. Applicants will be contacted for interviews approximately two weeks from the date of posting.

Special Note

Benefits –
• Health, dental, and vision benefits are available to eligible employees after a 28-day waiting period. More information regarding other benefits such as generous paid time off, tuition assistance, and retirement systems can be found on SUNY’s Benefit Summaries website .

• Purchase College is a qualifying government employer allowing eligible employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

• Access to the NAEYC -accredited, on-campus child care at The Children’s Center.

• Discounted access to the world-class Performing Arts Center, free admission to the Neuberger Museum of Art, and free access to the athletic facilities.

• Other benefits include business-casual dress and an opportunity to telecommute (dependent on job function and operational need). For detailed information on some of the College’s employee benefits, visit the College’s Human Resources/Benefits website .

Nondiscrimination Policy – Purchase College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to service, 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 Purchase community (including 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. To view the entire policy, please visit the following website: Purchase College Human Resources Policies and Procedures website.

Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Purchase College is an AA/ EEO employer. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the University’s current campus security policies. Purchase College’s Annual Security Report is available at Purchase College NYS University Police Website.

Date to be Filled

Date to be Filled 07/07/2025

Supplemental Questions

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735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577