Associate Director of Student Success & Accessibility at New England College of Optometry

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Sep, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

23 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Academic Advising, Success Coaching, ADA Compliance, Section 504 Compliance, Student Advocacy, Case Management, Program Management, Peer Tutoring Coordination, Student Orientation, Interpersonal Skills, Active Listening, Google Workspace, MS Office, Zoom, Student Database Management, Triage Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Position Overview The New England College of Optometry seeks a dedicated professional to serve as the Associate Director of Student Success & Accessibility for the Center for Academic and Professional Achievement (CAPA). Reporting to the Director of CAPA, this role combines impactful academic advising, success coaching, and student advocacy with management of the college’s student accessibility services and ADA accommodation process. The Associate Director also runs the peer tutoring program, directs new student orientation, and oversees student wellness programming. The salary for this full time exempt position is $75,000. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Accessibility & ADA Accommodations Leadership Evaluate, approve, and coordinate academic and clinical accommodations for students with disabilities under the ADA and Section 504. Manage daily operations, policies, and procedures for disability and accessibility services across the college. Coordinate testing accommodations and related logistics to ensure compliance with approved accommodations. Ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement of accessibility services by reviewing processes and documentation. Academic Advising & Student Programming Provide academic advising and success coaching to support student goals, study strategies, and time management skills. Serve as a primary resource for students facing academic or wellness-related concerns and connect them with appropriate campus and community support services as needed. Maintain accurate and timely records of student meetings, interventions, referrals, and follow-up actions to support case management. Utilize student engagement and academic performance data to support proactive outreach efforts and evaluate the effectiveness of student success initiatives. Collaborate with faculty and Academic Affairs to communicate student needs and share performance trends. Develop, implement, and assess academic success programming designed to support students throughout their time at the college. Programmatic Ownership: Tutoring, Mentorship & Onboarding Manage the Peer Tutoring Program, including student tutor recruitment, training, and matching data. Plan and execute the annual New Student Orientation program, including on-campus and online presentations, as well as ongoing orientation and transition programming throughout the academic year. Oversee the First-Year Guide peer mentoring program, supporting recruitment, training,and program coordination to enhance the first-year student experience. Operational Support & Success Initiatives Support academic success initiatives related to board preparation through collaboration on programming, resources, and student support strategies. Participate in college committees and policy review processes, including annual review of the Student Handbook, to represent student success and accessibility perspectives. Assist the Director with annual reporting and departmental assessment efforts. Collaborate with CAPA team members and campus partners to support departmental priorities, special projects, and the planning and execution of major student-focused events and initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned by leadership. Requirements Requirements & Qualifications: Education: Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field. Experience: 3–4 years of experience in higher education with responsibilities in academic advising, student success programming, and disability/accessibility services. ? Core Knowledge: Demonstrated experience evaluating documentation and determining reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA and Section 504. Experience in academic advising, success coaching, or student support programming in a higher education setting. Competencies: Ability to work independently, make compliance decisions, and manage large-scale student programs. Strong active-listening and triage skills with a focus on maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality. Excellent interpersonal skills to build trust with students and collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and academic leadership in support of student success outcomes. Proficiency with Google Workspace, MS Office, Zoom, and student databases. Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends. NECO is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. New England College of Optometry offers a robust benefits program including: 3 plan options for BCBS medical coverage (employer subsidized at 75% or greater) Mental Health and Wellness benefits BCBS Dental Discounted vision services 13 paid holidays and generous paid time off for sick, vacation, and personal days Employer-paid life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability Voluntary Insurance: life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, Voluntary Benefits: employee discounts and pet insurance 9% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan after 1 year of service with no vesting schedule or match requirement Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer

Responsibilities

Lead student accessibility services and ADA accommodation processes while providing academic advising and success coaching. Manage the peer tutoring program, new student orientation, and student wellness programming to support overall student achievement.