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Student LEADS Support Specialist - Queensborough Community College

POSITION DETAILS

CUNY LEADS is a program established at Queensborough Community College to facilitate successful academic and career outcomes for students with disabilities who are enrolled in CUNY programs.The College is committed to providing opportunity and access to individuals with disabilities in all programs offered by the college, and is seeking to fill the position of a Student Leads Support Specialist .The selected candidate will be based within both CUNY LEADS and the Office of Accessibility Services (OAS), with responsibilities shared between the two.

Reporting to the Student Disability Services Director, they will be responsible for the following:

+ Provide guidance and assistance to students in navigating academic programs, resources, and policies.

+ Maintain and update student records, tracking progress and performance.

+ Analyze data related to student engagement, retention, and academic performance and provide feedback to relevant departments.

+ Conduct student intakes as required by OAS and CU NY LEADS.

+ Develop learning outcomes and metrics for students registered with office of accessibility services.

+ Conduct data collection and maintain records of completed work.

+ Study student data for interpretation and analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required;

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Master’s degree with a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience serving individuals from cross-disability backgrounds

+ Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it applies to college students and other key disability legislation

+ Experience collaborating with ACCES-VR (Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation)

+ Academic/Career advising experience in a higher education setting

+ Ability to design and facilitate career development workshops

+ Proficiency with academic advising student support software

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.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$57,252. - $70,815.

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates must provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

October 28, 2025.

Review of resumes to begin immediately.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

31151

Location

Queensborough CC