Direct Support Professional-Academic Success Coach

Direct Support Professional-Academic Success Coach Category: Grant Position Subscribe: New Job Alerts RSS Job Feed Department: Allied Health & Wellness Locations: Syracuse, NY Posted: Dec 4, 2025 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Part Time - 12 Months Position ID: 195361 Share About Onondaga Community College: Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni. Job Description: Currently seeking two Direct Support Professional (DSP) Academic Success Coaches to support DSPs currently working in the field as they pursue a series of credit-bearing micro credentials and work toward national certification from the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP). Academic Success Coaches work in partnership with faculty to advise and mentor students through completion of coursework as well as required written assignments for the NADSP certification and navigation through the NADSP e-badge learning management system. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES The DSP Academic Success Coach will: Serve as an academic resource for DSP micro credential students' badge completion for NADSP national licensure requirements. As requested by Student Success Specialist and program faculty, assist DSP micro credential student in course registration required in each of the micro-credentials. As students near completion of the micro-credentials, provide advising as requested for students to pursue the Human Services AS degree and refer them to Financial Aid as needed. Identify at-risk students and develop interventions for success. This will include working closely with other campus personnel (e.g. navigators, tutors, counselors) and faculty, and meeting regularly with students. As needed, work with local agencies to recruit DSPs into the program. This may include attending and presenting at local agencies and speaking with potential students in groups and individually, as well as collaborating with the college's Admissions team. Process Microcredential Interest/Request Forms submitted by prospective and/or current DSP Microcredential students. Maintain up-to-date electronic reports for all activities. Participate in periodic training and staff meetings. Perform related work as required. Note: This position is grant-funded. The grant runs through 12/31/2027. Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Associate's degree from a college, university or foreign equivalency or higher in a related field of study. Capable of tutoring online using a variety of software applications PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Have prior experience working with students one-on-one or in small groups. Have experience working with diverse populations including those learning the English language. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Patience Positivity Empathy Confidentiality Active Listening Skills Problem-Solving Skills Time Management Skills Flexibility and Adaptability Dependability Willingness to Learn Leadership Skills Computer Skills Respect of Differences Additional Information: Hourly pay is $19.00. This position is grant-funded. The grant runs through 12/31/2027. Application Instructions: To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter (Your letter must include: The days/times you are available to work, totaling about 20 hours per week) and unofficial transcript at time of application. The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, and one of those must be a current or previous supervisor. Finalists will be contacted prior to reference checking. Offers are contingent on the completion of a post-offer background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire. Please contact ... if you have questions. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by