Social Coordinator

Bridges to Adelphi Program

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary responsibilities of the Social Coordinator are to assist the Senior Associate Director and Director of the Bridges to Adelphi Program in the overall administration of the program. Other responsibilities include planning and managing Bridges social programming, supervising the Social Coaches and the Social Coach Supervisors, the Peer Mentor Supervisor, Social Media Intern, and communicating and collaborating with other campus services.

REPORTS TO: Associate Director

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

1. Manage Social programming, including:

a. Event planning including weekly and bi-monthly groups and group social events.

b. Create and manage Bridges student social committee, including bi-weekly meetings.

c. Supervise graduate staff social group leaders by providing feedback to meeting notes and in 1:1 weekly supervisions.

2. Supervise Social Coaches and Social Coach Supervisors, including:

a. Interviewing, hiring, and training of Social Coaches and Social Coach Supervisors.

b. Collaborate with Social Coaches and Social Coach Supervisors to lead students toward identifying and achieving social goals.

c. Provide written feedback to social coach’s meetings and notes and in 1:1 weekly supervision meetings.

d. Provide written feedback to social coach supervisors notes and in 1:1 weekly supervision meetings.

3. Manage Peer Mentor program, including:

a. Participate in the interview, hiring, and training of Peer Supervisor and Peer Mentors.

b. Supervise Peer Mentor Supervisor in 1:1 weekly meetings.

c. Plan and host Appreciation Event at the end of the semester.

4. Collaborate with clubs and organizations to enhance awareness, acceptance, appreciation and inclusion of neurodiverse students.

5. Recruit, Hire, Train and Supervise Social Media Intern.

6. Collaborate and communicate with other campus services as needed.

7. Provide on and off campus awareness trainings.

8. Meet with students individually to address their social problems.

9. Support students as needed in meetings with Student Conduct Office and Title IX Office, as needed.

10. Mediate interpersonal conflicts between students in the Bridges Program.

11. Provide transitional counseling to incoming students.

12. Maintain confidential student records.

13. Assist Director and Senior Associate Director as needed.

14. Continuously collaborate and support the other BAP coordinators.

15. Assist staff and students as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

2. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, G-mail, and Adelphi University Programs such as Moodle, Ecampus, CLASS, Degree Audit, and MyAULife.

3. Knowledge and Experience working with college students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

4. Knowledge and experience working with college students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

5. Strong ability to collaborate with others and work as a team.

6. Able to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and 6 days per week.

7. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education, Communication Disorders, or currently enrolled in a graduate program in one of those, or related fields is strongly preferred.

2. Must have a minimum 1 year of related work experience in autism spectrum disorders, student services, and higher education preferred.

POSITION(S) SUPERVISED:

1. Social Coaches.

2. Social Coach Supervisor.

3. Peer Mentor Supervisor.

4. Social Group Leaders.

5. Social Media Intern.

ABOUT ADELPHI

Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students’ lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four—Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island’s oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 7,250 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students 79 undergraduate programs, more than 84 master’s degree and doctoral programs, and 63 certificate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 119,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 43 states and 72 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.