EOP Academic Specialist (Grant Funded Position) Position Available In Steuben, New York

EOP Academic Specialist (Grant Funded Position) 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 1 Academic Dr, Corning, NY 14830 This is a part-time, grant funded position though August 22, 2025. When you join the SUNY Corning Community College (CCC) team, you are helping to positively transform the lives of our students, their families and our communities. We are a premier two-year College, offering degree programs, certificates, and continuing education classes. We promote intellectual and personal growth through individualized education, inspire innovation to meet the educational and workforce needs of the community and leverage a variety of partnerships to help our students and community succeed. The EOP Academic Specialist is responsible for providing targeted academic support services to students participating in the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). The specialist works closely with EOP counselors, the director, and other campus support services to foster academic success, persistence, and self-efficacy in students. This role includes individual and group tutoring, academic skills development, and proactive student engagement to enhance learning outcomes. The position requires a flexible schedule to accommodate student needs. Occasional meetings at different CCC locations and in the community may be required; travel to conferences and/or recruiting events may be required. Prolonged time sitting/standing working with computers and monitors, ability to walk/move across campus including walking up and down stairs, ability to lift up to 20 pounds (occasionally may be more), repeated motions may include keyboard typing. Typical office and indoor building environments; occasional outdoor activity may be required. Incumbent must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. The summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities.

SUNY CCC

embraces diversity and values an inclusive culture where every person is able to succeed to their full potential. If you require an accommodation for the recruiting process, please contact hr@corning-cc.edu or 607.962.9229. Essential Functions Academic Support (50%) – Provide individual and group tutoring, study skills workshops, and learning strategies to enhance academic success. Effectively communicate with faculty to identify and address student academic needs and challenges. Skill Development (25%) – Conduct workshops on academic skill-building, including time management, study techniques, note-taking, test preparation, and writing skills. Assist students in developing personalized academic plans that align with their educational and career goals. Monitoring & Reporting (20%) – Track students’ academic progress and provide regular updates to EOP counselors and the director. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of academic interventions, student attendance, and support services provided. Miscellaneous (5%) – Other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Commitment to ethical, efficient, and cost-effective work practices. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Active listening and openness to different perspectives. Ability to adapt to changing job requirements and learn new methods. Commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and culturally aware community. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work, or a related field. Experience providing academic support to college students, particularly those from historically disadvantaged backgrounds. Familiarity with Educational Opportunity Programs and their objectives. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience leading workshops on student learning strategies. Knowledge of meta-cognitive strategies to enhance deep learning. Strong ability to connect and build trust with students. Ability to identify and address academic struggles that students encounter. Experience in fostering student self-efficacy and motivation. A career at Corning Community College comes with great perks! Corning Community College is located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York State. It offers an extensive, yet affordable range of educational, cultural, and social opportunities to a diverse population of more than 5,000 full and part-time students. A member of the SUNY system, CCC is widely known for its commitment to excellence in teaching and student development.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In addition to the excellent benefits described below, CCC has numerous committees, organizations, and social events on campus in which all employees are encouraged to participate. Please contact Human Resources at 607-962-9229 for further information on any of these employee benefit programs. In accordance with the CCC’s personnel policies and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement, regular full-time employees are eligible to receive discretionary employee benefits offered by the college. Temporary employees who work on a full-time basis for a minimum of one (1) semester (or five months) will also be eligible to participate. Full-Time employment is defined by the college is working 37.5-40 hours per week/for Faculty Teaching 15 credit hours per semester. The college offers the following benefit programs: Health Insurance Traditional Blue Cross Blue Shield indemnity plan, Blue PPO High Deductible Health Plan with Employer Funded Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Medical Care Dependent Care Voluntary Benefits Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Retirement Plans Three plans are available: NYS Employees’ Retirement Plan (ERS), NYS Teachers’ Retirement Plan (TRS), SUNY Optional Retirement Program (TIAA CREF/Voya/Corbridge and Fidelity funding vehicles) Eligibility for a particular plan(s) varies according to the job classification Tax Deferred Plan NYS Deferred Compensation Plan Group Term Life Insurance Basic and accidental death & dismemberment coverage ($20,000 each) is provided, at no cost, to employees Supplemental coverage equal to 1.5 or 2 times annual rate of pay is available as an additional employee expense Dependent coverage ($10K for spouse; $5K/dependent child) is available as an additional employee expense Travel Accident Insurance $100K of coverage provided, at no expense, to employees Long Term Disability Provided, at no cost, to employees after 1 year of service. Paid Leave (accrual rates vary according to job classification) Vacation (non-academic employees only) Sick Leave Personal Leave Holidays (non-academic employees only) Bereavement Employee Assistance Program Employee/Dependent Tuition Benefit (CCC only) Sabbatical/Professional Development Leave Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service