Remote CTE Accessibility & Student Success Coach

RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

RFCUNY's Office of Accessibility at BMCC seeks a CTE Accessibility Student Support Coach to assist in planning and delivering services for CTE students with disabilities. The coach reviews documentation, coordinates accommodations, and provides transition support to help students stay on track.

The role requires collaboration with OA staff, counselors, and external organizations, plus experience supporting students with disabilities and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling or a related field is required, with four years of experience working with a diverse college student population.
• At least two years of direct experience supporting students with disabilities is required.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are essential, with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering a comprehensive program of services for Career and Technical Education (CTE) students with disabilities.
• Review student cohort disability documentation and evaluate for accommodations, engage in the interactive process as needed.
• Tailor academic support services and accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Provide transition services to support students’ progress through college.
• Advise student organizations, administrators, faculty, and staff on disability-related concerns.
• Collaborate with counselors, disability accommodation specialists, and external community organizations to maintain a wide network of available services and resources.
• Coordinate and facilitate study skills workshops on topics aligned with students’ individual learning needs and disabilities.
• Support the Office of Accessibility Manager in developing additional workshops focused on improving retention and graduation rates for CTE students with disabilities.
• Coordinate a peer mentorship program that connects BMCC CTE graduates with current students registered with the Office of Accessibility.
• Serve as a resource and provide training for staff on learning development, instructional strategies, and diverse learning styles.
• Prepare and distribute reports and feedback to internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Liaise with high school special education programs to promote BMCC’s CTE majors.
• Track progress of CTE students and assist with preparation of Perkins Grant reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counseling or related field

4+ years of experience with diverse college student population

2+ years of direct experience supporting students with disabilities

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

RFCUNY's Office of Accessibility at BMCC seeks a CTE Accessibility Student Support Coach to assist in planning and delivering services for CTE students with disabilities. The coach reviews documentation, coordinates accommodations, and provides transition support to help students stay on track.

The role requires collaboration with OA staff, counselors, and external organizations, plus experience supporting students with disabilities and strong communication skills.