Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Wed Dec 24 2025 Job Description:
Farmingdale State College invites applications for a Full-Time Academic Coach position in Psychology to support the Direct Support Professional (DSP) Microcredential program. This program is designed to enhance the academic and career success of Direct Support Professionals across New York State. The Academic Coach for the DSP Microcredential Program performs many critical functions for the Program including providing oversight to a collaboration between the College, community partners, the State University of New York (SUNY), the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) and serving as the primary student-facing team member. Oversight will include student orientation and registration of current and new DSP cohorts and monitoring of student progress and success. As a result, excellent communication, exceptional organization, strong data/records management skills, and reliability/dependability, are paramount to the position. The successful candidate will be a strong planner capable of juggling multiple priorities and observing tight deadlines without compromising quality or service.
Responsibilities
Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with agency partners (SUNY, NADSP, OPWDD).
Attend ongoing meetings related to the microcredential program provided by SUNY, NADSP, and OPWDD.
Manage student recruitment efforts and hold regular program information sessions for prospective incoming students.
Facilitate student enrollment in FSC courses and oversee orientation to the NADSP badging process.
Serve as network administrator for NADSP Badging system.
Set up badging for new students through NADSP.
Monitor progress of students through the NADSP technology platform.
Connect students with other on-campus resources (Tutoring Center, Health Services, Mental Health Counseling, Disability Service Center, etc.).
Provide data on student progress as requested by the Program Director and program instructors.
Facilitate team meetings between instructors and academic coaches to foster communication on student outcomes.
Provide oversight and support to program instructors; including management and resolution of concerns related to student progress and engagement.
Facilitate and secure new and ongoing Provider Partnerships and agreements.
Facilitate planning meetings between Farmingdale State College and Community Provider Partners for the design, development, and feedback on the DSP micro-credentials.
Provide feedback to SUNY on program outcomes as requested.
Provide feedback to NADSP on program outcomes as requested.
Provide feedback to OPWDD on program outcomes as requested.
Plan and coordinate the program completion recognition ceremonies.
This position requires flexibility, with availability to work evenings, and weekends as needed to meet operational requirements.
The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:
Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in Social Work, Human Services or a related field OR Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years supervisory experience in a related field (Human Services, Direct Support Professional, etc.).
At least two (2) years of related work experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Background in a supervisory or leadership position.
Experience with student advisement.
Prior work experience as a direct support professional.
Teaching experience at the college level.
Experience with assessment of student learning.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, Temporary UUP position.
For the first 10 working days, beginning Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and ending Thursday, January 8, 2026, applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale.
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Open Until Filled
SALARY: $57,151 + $4,000 in downstate location pay = $61,151 Total Compensation. Salary may increase commensurate with experience.
The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.
Click here for New York State Benefits Summary (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance-Jan-2025.pdf)
Visit our Why Work at FSC (https://www.farmingdale.edu/human-resources/why-work-at-farmingdale.shtml) page to learn more about FSC and the total rewards we offer.
VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION
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Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.
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