Educational Learning and Development Specialist
Apply NowCompany: SUNY Cobleskill
Location: Cobleskill, NY 12043
Description:
About SUNY Cobleskill:
As a premier institution in agriculture and technology, SUNY Cobleskill calls all learners to grow, to sustain, and to renew the world and its citizens. The College acts as a reflection of, and a catalyst for, advancement in our fields. With an emphasis on applied learning and experiential education, SUNY Cobleskill prepares students for successful careers, advanced studies, and engaged citizenship.
Founded in 1911, SUNY Cobleskill enrolls approximately 2000 students in 55 diverse majors. The campus sets the standard for applied education that extends theory into practice. SUNY Cobleskill is a community characterized by empathy, inclusivity, respect, personal growth, integrity, and a collaborative spirit fostering well-being and sustainable practices. We recognize and celebrate student, faculty and staff achievements. We take pride in our campus and encourage collaboration with our surrounding communities.
Our modern, 902-acre campus features outstanding educational facilities, including an equestrian center, 200-cow dairy facility, cold and warm water fish hatcheries, specialized classrooms and scientific laboratories, two state-of-the-art culinary arts teaching kitchens, child development and childcare centers, and an art gallery and graphic design center.
Drawing on a rich academic tradition that spans more than 100 years, our purpose remains constant; to educate future entrepreneurs, scientists, thought leaders, artists, educators, and practitioners to contribute to the sustainability of a healthy and prosperous societal existence in concert with a robust environment.
Job Description:
The State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (SUNY Cobleskill) is a public regional anchor institution of higher education devoted to serving students and external communities with an emphasis on experiential education. Drawing on a rich academic tradition that spans more than 100 years, our purpose remains constant: to be the premier College of Agriculture and Technology and remain relevant through our academic enterprise. Today, we accomplish this through our goal to be a thriving and effective college and the pillars of our Strategic Plan. Fundamental to this mission are our core Liberal Arts and Sciences offerings and our robust general education program through which students develop critical thinking and communication skills and learn to apply creative methods and innovations in fields and issues associated with Agriculture and Technology. This work also includes securing the future of our local industries through education at every stage while creating effective partnerships that enhance the quality of life in our region and beyond.
Our campus community strives to ensure that our talented students aspire to thrive in college as they progress to degree attainment. This critical inaugural role is fashioned after a social model that focused on prevention rather than a tertiary medical model approach. The intention is to address barriers to student learning and empower students to use strategies to build their capacity to learn independently, avoiding the need for medical model accommodations.
SUNY Cobleskill is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated professional to fill the inaugural position of Educational Learning and Development Specialist (ELDS). The ELDS will help students address the "silent" barriers to their learning progress, fostering their autonomy and bolstering their agency in their own learning. This role focuses on empowering students.
The successful candidate must have the skill set and knowledge-base to apply principles of educational psychology in a higher education setting with the goal to enhance student learning, foster faculty development, and assist in creating curriculum that aligns with Universal Design principles. To do so, this person will employ psychological theories and approaches to implement evidence-based strategies with students and assessment learning outcomes to measure effectiveness, and offer support to faculty.
The two central focuses of this role are to, first, utilize state-of-the-art tools to assist students in utilizing strategies to overcome learning difficulties before they become insuperable. The second focus, and in concert with the Chief Diversity Officer (CDO), is to educate and provide in-service supports to the SUNY Cobleskill community in the principles of the Universal Design Learning (UDL) model as it applies to creating accessible learning environments for all types of diverse learning styles. The ELDS will serve as an essential member of the Educational Support Services team, reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, and in collaboration with the Office of AccessABILITY Resources and students who utilize their services.
Position Overview
SUNY Cobleskill seeks an Educational Learning and Development Specialist to apply principles of educational psychology in higher education to enhance student learning, faculty development, and curriculum design. This role focuses on empowering students to practice evidence-based learning strategies, assessing outcomes, and supporting faculty in creating inclusive and effective learning environments.
Key Responsibilities
This includes but not limited to
Performance Profile
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the aforementioned minimum qualifications, it is preferred the candidate also have:
Additional Information:
SUNY Cobleskill is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, and ensuring equal educational and employment opportunity and access to services, 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, criminal conviction, or any other legally protected status. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 255-5514.
SUNY Cobleskill's Title IX Coordinator is Mary Elhakam, who can be contacted via phone at 518-255-5999, email at ElhakaM@cobleskill.edu, or mailing address of SUNY Cobleskill, Knapp Hall Room 143, Cobleskill, NY 12043.
If you have any questions pertaining to this employment opportunity, please contact Nicole Field by email at fieldnm@cobleskill.edu or via phone at 518-255-5514.
As a premier institution in agriculture and technology, SUNY Cobleskill calls all learners to grow, to sustain, and to renew the world and its citizens. The College acts as a reflection of, and a catalyst for, advancement in our fields. With an emphasis on applied learning and experiential education, SUNY Cobleskill prepares students for successful careers, advanced studies, and engaged citizenship.
Founded in 1911, SUNY Cobleskill enrolls approximately 2000 students in 55 diverse majors. The campus sets the standard for applied education that extends theory into practice. SUNY Cobleskill is a community characterized by empathy, inclusivity, respect, personal growth, integrity, and a collaborative spirit fostering well-being and sustainable practices. We recognize and celebrate student, faculty and staff achievements. We take pride in our campus and encourage collaboration with our surrounding communities.
Our modern, 902-acre campus features outstanding educational facilities, including an equestrian center, 200-cow dairy facility, cold and warm water fish hatcheries, specialized classrooms and scientific laboratories, two state-of-the-art culinary arts teaching kitchens, child development and childcare centers, and an art gallery and graphic design center.
Drawing on a rich academic tradition that spans more than 100 years, our purpose remains constant; to educate future entrepreneurs, scientists, thought leaders, artists, educators, and practitioners to contribute to the sustainability of a healthy and prosperous societal existence in concert with a robust environment.
Job Description:
The State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (SUNY Cobleskill) is a public regional anchor institution of higher education devoted to serving students and external communities with an emphasis on experiential education. Drawing on a rich academic tradition that spans more than 100 years, our purpose remains constant: to be the premier College of Agriculture and Technology and remain relevant through our academic enterprise. Today, we accomplish this through our goal to be a thriving and effective college and the pillars of our Strategic Plan. Fundamental to this mission are our core Liberal Arts and Sciences offerings and our robust general education program through which students develop critical thinking and communication skills and learn to apply creative methods and innovations in fields and issues associated with Agriculture and Technology. This work also includes securing the future of our local industries through education at every stage while creating effective partnerships that enhance the quality of life in our region and beyond.
Our campus community strives to ensure that our talented students aspire to thrive in college as they progress to degree attainment. This critical inaugural role is fashioned after a social model that focused on prevention rather than a tertiary medical model approach. The intention is to address barriers to student learning and empower students to use strategies to build their capacity to learn independently, avoiding the need for medical model accommodations.
SUNY Cobleskill is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated professional to fill the inaugural position of Educational Learning and Development Specialist (ELDS). The ELDS will help students address the "silent" barriers to their learning progress, fostering their autonomy and bolstering their agency in their own learning. This role focuses on empowering students.
The successful candidate must have the skill set and knowledge-base to apply principles of educational psychology in a higher education setting with the goal to enhance student learning, foster faculty development, and assist in creating curriculum that aligns with Universal Design principles. To do so, this person will employ psychological theories and approaches to implement evidence-based strategies with students and assessment learning outcomes to measure effectiveness, and offer support to faculty.
The two central focuses of this role are to, first, utilize state-of-the-art tools to assist students in utilizing strategies to overcome learning difficulties before they become insuperable. The second focus, and in concert with the Chief Diversity Officer (CDO), is to educate and provide in-service supports to the SUNY Cobleskill community in the principles of the Universal Design Learning (UDL) model as it applies to creating accessible learning environments for all types of diverse learning styles. The ELDS will serve as an essential member of the Educational Support Services team, reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, and in collaboration with the Office of AccessABILITY Resources and students who utilize their services.
Position Overview
SUNY Cobleskill seeks an Educational Learning and Development Specialist to apply principles of educational psychology in higher education to enhance student learning, faculty development, and curriculum design. This role focuses on empowering students to practice evidence-based learning strategies, assessing outcomes, and supporting faculty in creating inclusive and effective learning environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with students using relevant tools to identify barrier to learning and develop strategies for the sole purpose to provide students with knowledge of their learning abilities and empowering them to create their own learning strategies.
- Collaborate with faculty to design and enhance instructional methods based on educational psychology principles including assisting in integrating technology and innovative learning tools into the curriculum.
- Develop and implement assessment tools to measure learning outcomes and student engagement and monitor progress on the identified metrics that measure goal and objective attainment.
- Analyze institutional data to identify trends in student learning and recommend interventions.
- Work with student support services to develop programs addressing diverse learning needs, including workshops and training for faculty on best practices in teaching and learning.
- Utilize the WEAVE platform to record and use the data to revise when and where necessary.
- Assist the Chief Diversity Officer in developing a comprehensive Universal Design Learning approach with special emphasis on the learning and classroom milieu and provide the necessary workshops and training on how to implement UDL in all academic engagements.
This includes but not limited to
- To develop and facilitate educational, student learning strategies and programs and workshops on topics associate with learning styles and barriers to the learning process through the UDL lens.
- To work with staff across the campus on promotion of self-care, resilience, and healthy coping strategies, and raise awareness about promoting a culture of well-being on campus.
Performance Profile
- To help students gain greater insight and understanding, become empowered to manage their learning strategies with further help from the Learning Strategist, to overcome academic challenges and seek support when necessary.
- To be an effective team player and collaborator with the Educational Support Services Team, be a partner with the CDO on UDL work, the Division of Student Development, and other student facing departments in meeting the learning wellbeing of students
- To maintain up-to-date expertise as a current practicing Licensed School Psychologist, abiding by New York State, SED licensing criteria, Professional Association regulations and State and professional field ethical guidelines.
- To stay adaptable and responsive to the changing needs and demands of the student body, including updates in best practices in higher education evolve.
- To adhere to ethical guidelines and professional standards of practice outlined by relevant licensing boards and professional organizations. Uphold confidentiality, informed consent, and ethical decision-making in all interactions with students.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Educational or School Psychology, or a related field in Psychology or a social science.
- Experience in assessing student learning needs.
- Strong knowledge of learning theories, motivation, and assessment strategies.
- Ability to analyze and apply data to improve educational outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the aforementioned minimum qualifications, it is preferred the candidate also have:
- Experience in higher education learning support programs and Faculty/Staff development related to student learning needs.
- Familiarity with assistive technology and strategies for supporting diverse learners.
- Background in conducting educational research or program evaluation.
Additional Information:
- The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000.
- This is a full-time, 12-month, term appointment.
- This position offers full New York State benefits which are some of the most comprehensive in the country.
- SUNY Cobleskill is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community for our students and employees. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of the background check.
- This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
- All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply, if your skillset meets the minimum requirements as set forth.
SUNY Cobleskill is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, and ensuring equal educational and employment opportunity and access to services, 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, criminal conviction, or any other legally protected status. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 255-5514.
SUNY Cobleskill's Title IX Coordinator is Mary Elhakam, who can be contacted via phone at 518-255-5999, email at ElhakaM@cobleskill.edu, or mailing address of SUNY Cobleskill, Knapp Hall Room 143, Cobleskill, NY 12043.
If you have any questions pertaining to this employment opportunity, please contact Nicole Field by email at fieldnm@cobleskill.edu or via phone at 518-255-5514.