Location: Schenectady, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Tue Nov 25 2025 Job Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Academic Specialist in the TRIO Student Support Services program. TRIO Student Support Services at SUNY Schenectady is a student-centered service that provides comprehensive support for eligible students. TRIO empowers first-generation college students, income-eligible students, and students with disabilities to explore and achieve their academic, career, financial, and personal goals. TRIO staff use a variety of resources, support, advocacy, leadership services, and programming to guide students in successfully navigating their college experience. Students in the TRIO program increase their opportunity to graduate, and pursue further degrees and elevated career opportunities. The TRIO program is free to students, and is funded through a U.S. Department of Education grant.

Academic Specialists are a professional (unrepresented), full-time, grant-funded position. Academic Specialists are a critical student-facing role, and maintain the programming and services necessary to support student success. This position reports to the Director of TRIO Student Support Services.

Responsibilities:

Manages a portfolio of student participants, including regular meetings, outreach, and maintenance of student records

Coordinates intake process for eligible students, including learning and study skill assessment and development of individualized success plan

Provides academic support to participating students, including tutoring, coaching, and course selection guidance

Provides personal support to participating students, including mentoring, career guidance, and referrals to campus and community agencies

Works closely with teaching faculty and other student support staff, collaborating and consulting on issues pertinent to TRIO students

Coordinates proactive and early interventions designed to provide wrap-around support for students in need

Coordinates series of skill-building and personal development workshops for participants each semester

Assists in the management of surveys and program data

Acquires and maintains knowledge of services, resources, and opportunities on campus and in the community

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, education, social work, human services, sociology, or another field closely aligned with student support or human development

A minimum of one year of experience working with a broad range of student populations

Experience with Microsoft Office

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in counseling, psychology, education, or related field

Experience working in a community college setting

Experience teaching or tutoring writing or math

Knowledge of learning strategies that support students with a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, including disabilities

Experience in adult and non-traditional education

Experience with teaching or tutoring English to Speakers of Other Languages

Experience with Early Alert Systems, and a college Learning Management System (i.e. Brightspace, Blackboard, etc.)

Special Information:

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts.

Additional Information:

Salary: $46,933

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

As a full-time team member, you will have access to a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, professional growth, and work-life balance:

Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, and vision plans to ensure the well-being of you and your family.

Flexible Retirement Plans - Options to select the retirement system that best aligns with your goals, plus access to a deferred compensation plan to enhance your long-term savings.

Generous Time Off - Ample vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays, plus a paid college closure between Christmas and New Year's Day.

Professional Growth & Development - Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement through a variety of professional development programs.

Family-Friendly Support - Access to on-site childcare providers (subject to availability) to help ease the demands of balancing work and family life.

Wellness Initiatives - Discounted YMCA memberships and participation in wellness events to promote physical and mental health.

SUNY Schenectady County Community College

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