Learning Specialist (Sr. Staff Assistant, SL-3), Office of Disability Resources

Job Description Learning Specialist (Sr. Staff Assistant, SL-3)

Posting Number:

S414

P Application Deadline:

6/3/2026

Department:

S414P FT - PT

Full Time Part-time %:

Minimum Salary:

$54,200 + $4,000 (location pay)

Maximum Salary:

$54,200 + $4,000 (location pay)

Description:

Purchase College, SUNY, is seeking an individual to join the Office of Disability Resources team and serve as a Learning Specialist of Cornerstone Connect, a service for students seeking executive functioning support. This is a 10-month position. The non-obligation period will include two weeks during winter break and the week of spring break (aligned with the academic calendar), and five weeks during summer break (all of June and first week of July). Cornerstone Connect will offer enrollment to students needing support to enhance their learning experience, regardless of a disability/diagnosis. Upon acceptance to the program, students will be provided with the opportunity to engage in a number of program components, including 1:1 individualized coaching. While engaging in coaching, students will work with a trained learning specialist to articulate 2-3 goals in areas of interest or need as they pertain to academic, personal, and/or career preparation. The Learning Specialist reports to the Assistant Director of the Office of Disability Resources, within the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.

Qualifications:

Required Education/Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Disability Services, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Special Education, School Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, or related field required.
• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with disability inclusion in higher education or related experience with mental health disabilities, preferably in a college or university setting; knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to persons with disabilities.
• Experience with creating and implementing workshops and social events.
• Strong attention to detail, proven experience managing complex assignments and meeting required deadlines.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.

Applicants are required to complete an online application and submit the following documents: resume, cover letter and the contact of three (3) professional references.

Special Note:

About Purchase College, SUNY A top 10 public school, according to U.S. News & World Report, Purchase College, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, was founded in 1967 by Governor Nelson Rockefeller. His aspiration for Purchase was to create a dynamic campus that combined conservatory training in the visual and performing arts with programs in the liberal arts and sciences, in order to inspire an appreciation for both intellectual and artistic talents in all students. Today, Purchase College, SUNY is a community of students, faculty, and friends where open-minded engagement with the creative process leads to a lifetime of intellectual growth and professional opportunity. For more information about the college, Purchase College. Benefits -

• Health, dental, and vision benefits are available to eligible employees after a 28-day waiting period. More information regarding other benefits such as generous paid time off, tuition assistance, and retirement systems can be found on SUNY's Benefit Summaries website .
• Purchase College is a qualifying government employer allowing eligible employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Access to the NAEYC-accredited, on-campus child care at The Children's Center.
• Discounted access to the world-class Performing Arts Center, free admission to the Neuberger Museum of Art, and free access to the athletic facilities.
• Other benefits include business-casual dress and an opportunity to telecommute (dependent on job function and operational need).

For detailed information on some of the College's employee benefits, the College's Human Resources/Benefits website . Nondiscrimination Policy - Purchase College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to service, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the Purchase community (including vendors, ors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic. To view the entire policy, please the following website: Purchase College Human Resources Policies and Procedures website. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Purchase College is an AA/EEO employer. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the University's current campus security policies. Purchase College's Annual Security Report is available at Purchase College NYS University Police Website.