College Program Support Associate

About the role

The College Program Support Associate plays a dual role at Living Resources, supporting both The College Experience (CEP) and CareerNext Programs. This position includes teaching functional life skills courses, providing academic tutoring and executive functioning support, and assisting with student recruitment and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Teach functional life skills courses for students enrolled in The College Experience at Russell Sage College, covering topics such as social navigation, independent living, travel training, budgeting and financial literacy, cooking, healthy relationships, self-advocacy, and elective courses.
• Foster an engaging, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment that promotes student independence and personal growth.
• Collaborate with the Academic Coordinator regarding curriculum implementation, student progress, and instructional needs.
• Provide academic tutoring and executive functioning support to CareerNext students to promote academic success and independent learning.
• Maintain appropriate communication with CareerNext staff, students, and parents regarding student progress and support needs.
• Afford temporary coverage for CareerNext Academic Counselors at partner college campuses or through virtual services as program needs arise.
• Assist with College Experience and CareerNext recruitment activities, including open houses, information sessions, campus visits, and special events.
• Deliver dynamic presentations and discussions (in-person/virtually) introducing program offerings, outcomes, and support services.
• Respond to phone calls and inquiries from prospective students, families, school personnel, and community partners, providing accurate information about program offerings.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time, and be flexible to support emergent needs across program locations.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within assigned tasks.
• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Education, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field.
• Prior experience teaching, tutoring, or supporting adolescents or young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities or related populations.
• Prior experience providing executive functioning coaching or academic support to college students.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Special Education, Education, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field preferred.

Skills

• Experience teaching, tutoring, or supporting adolescents or young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities or related populations.
• Experience providing executive functioning coaching or academic support to college students.

Benefits

• Paid Training
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Payment in Lieu of Health Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Retail Programs!

Pay

$47-50k Depending on Experience