POSITION DETAILS

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). ... CUNY LEADS is a program established at the City University of New York (CUNY) to facilitate successful academic and career outcomes for students with disabilities who are enrolled in CUNY programs. ...

Under the supervision of the Director of the Office of Accessibility, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following in addition to the overview duties:

Assists with planning and providing a comprehensive program of services for students with disabilities.
Assists with daily supervision of the unit, including budgets, personnel supervision, and facilities/equipment management.
Provides guidance and advisement to student organizations, administrators, faculty and others on concerns and issues related to students with special needs.
Interacts with counselors, disability accommodations specialists, and external community organizations to maintain a broad inventory of available services.
Organizes and provides assistive technology and interpretive services.
May develop and/or review individual educational plans that incorporate individually designed academic support services and accommodations within the guidelines of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA);
Conduct data collection and maintain records of completed work;
Study student data for interpretation and analysis;
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required; Master's degree and experience working in academic, career advisement or job placement functions with students with disabilities preferred. Must have excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; should demonstrate proficiency in computer and database skills. Prefer experience serving individuals from cross-disability backgrounds and knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act and other key disability legislation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree and experience working in academic, career advisement or job placement functions with students with disabilities.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
Demonstrated computer and database proficiency- Experience serving individuals from cross-disability backgrounds and knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act and other key disability legislation.
Availability to work evening hours.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides students in the CUNY LEADS program with advice and support to make academic and career choices that lead to successful employment outcomes. LEADS stands for "Linking Employment, Academics and Disability Services".
Recruits CUNY students into the LEADS program based on established criteria
Coordinates services with other college units including disability and career services offices
Coordinates services with outside agencies as needed
Advises students on job readiness and placement, and on linking academic programs to short- and long-term career goals
Conducts group workshops and provides individualized advice on career skills such as resume writing, interview preparation, advocacy, and disclosure issues
Develops internship and mentoring opportunities and makes student placements
Records contacts and activities in CUNY's "Efforts to Outcomes" database
Applies knowledge of issues and developments in disability-related law (such as the A.D.A.) and in disability advocacy
Collaborates with other LEADS professionals on University-wide communications and initiatives
Performs related duties as assigned.

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