"Coordinator of BRIDGES - Grant Funded"

Coordinator of BRIDGES - Grant Funded

The Coordinator of BRIDGES will provide instructional support to students by overseeing the development and delivery of a curriculum by a team of Instructors to meet students' individual social, academic, vocational, and life skills goals. The position's primary responsibilities include delivery and development of educational content, educational coaching for students pursuing inclusive academic offerings on campus but outside of the program. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working with students at different levels and using educational strategies and techniques to provide highly differentiated teaching in varying formats that accommodate many different learning styles.

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Support & Curriculum Development

• Provide class coverage as needed.
• Develop, track, and maintain program-specific curriculum, learning outcomes, syllabi, and chronologies of study.
• Monitor and evaluate program outcomes through formal and informal assessments and classroom observations.
• Provide direct instruction and coaching to students as required.

Academic Coaching & Inclusion Support

• Develop, implement, and supervise academic coaching models for instructors, including guidance on organizational assistance and curriculum modifications.
• Create and manage a student peer mentor/success coach program with ongoing supervision and feedback.
• Evaluate, schedule, and support peer mentors/success coaches.

Liaison & Campus Coordination

• Serve as liaison between the BRIDGES program and college faculty to promote academic and social inclusion.
• Coordinate the preparation of program schedules and maintain the course catalog.
• Plan and oversee student registration and assist program advisors in resolving scheduling conflicts.

Student Support & Planning

• Conduct regular meetings to review and assess student progress.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records; prepare required reports.
• Provide individualized educational guidance and support, including academic planning and course recommendations.
• Assess and guide the role of community habilitation staff accompanying students; recommend support level changes as needed.
• Support students in accessing campus resources and participating in extracurricular activities.

Post-Graduation & Program Development

• Assist students and families in preparing for post-graduation experiences and challenges.
• Serve on the BRIDGES Admissions Committee and contribute to program admissions decisions.

Job Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related human service degree.

Experience Required: Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in human services, education, or related post-secondary or community-based programs. At least two (2) years of direct teaching, training, or instructional experience preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

• Experience creating and implementing person-centered academic planning
• Knowledge of Home and Community-Based Service (HCBS) Waiver, and, in particular, self-directed supports and services as offered by NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
• Community college or higher education experience.
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with supervising personnel, coworkers, all constituents and the public.
• Perform well under pressure, within time constraints, with a high degree of accuracy, diplomacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to coordinate work flow while dealing with multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to present complex information and data in coherent fashion
• Must be able to travel between the college's two campuses and other sites.
• Bilingual Skills.

Additional Information: Deadline for Applying: October 12, 2025. Position begins January 2026. Salary: $51,346-$68,034 per annum; commensurate with experience. This is a 12 month Staff & Chair Grade 50 position and is contingent upon the continued availability of grant funds. SUNY Orange offers a competitive benefits package which includes: Excellent low-cost health insurance, Generous leave policy (including Winter and Spring Breaks), Tuition Reimbursement, Retirement Plans, Retiree Health Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible.