The PT Academic Coach will work within Pace University's Center for Teaching and Research in Autism to support neurodivergent students in their academic studies at Pace's NYC Campus. This role will report to the OASIS Program Senior Associate Director.
Position Duties
- Provide academic support ensuring that students receive their accommodations.
- Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and staff training workshop.
- Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Position Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university required.
- Prior experience working with neurodivergent students.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Work Hours
Exact hours to be determined with supervisor; generally up to 20 hours per week.
About the Institution
Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.
Benefits Offered
Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:
- Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).
- Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).
- 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).
- Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).
- Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).
- Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace’s award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).
- Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).
AA/EEO Statement
Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.
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