Clinical Educator

Adelphi University • Village of Garden City, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Educator will provide learning specialist services to students and serve as a member of the assessment team. Additional responsibilities include serving on internal committees, collaborating with staff to develop student workshops and course specific study strategies. Direct services to students are provided during the AU academic calendar, fall, spring and summer sessions. Indirect services, like planning, reporting and training are scheduled immediately prior to and after the general semesters. This position requires occasional attendance at special events, such as open houses and accepted student days, which are generally scheduled during weekend hours.

Requirements

• Excellent clinical educational skills.
• Professional knowledge of the neurodivergent student population, including learning disabilities and ADHD.
• Ability to relate to and engage young adults and their families.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills for using Administrative System, Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Docs, Google Calendar and Zoom.
• Knowledge of supportive assistive technology for neurodivergent student population.
• Strong ability to be organized and pay attention to detail.
• Strong ability to prioritize workload according to urgency, volume, etc.
• Strong ability to work in a multi-disciplinary program, and collaborate with program staff.
• Masters of Education is required.
• One to three years of job-related experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Special Education is preferred.
• Previous experience working with college students, in particular neurodivergent college students strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning specialist services to students with focus on skills and learning strategies specific to the student’s learning profile.
• Assess each assigned student’s learning profile.
• Create and assist with maintenance of an organizational plan for each student, each semester.
• Evaluate students’ progress.
• Consult with program colleagues and administrators on issues related to students.
• Prepare diagnostic/prescriptive reports.
• Prepare materials and lessons.
• Maintain anecdotal and attendance records.
• Oversee course selection and registration, incorporating learning profile.
• Provide direction to LRP student tutors as it relates to caseload.
• Collaborate with the student's major advisor as necessary.
• Assist students with coordination of Student Access Office provision of accommodations.
• Consult with faculty, administration and academic departments as it supports student progress.
• Attend or request meetings with parents and team as necessary.
• Provide information for prospective students and parents.
• Assess applications and interview new student applicants.
• Attend recruiting events and retreats.
• Assist with multiple aspects of summer programming.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level