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A School Psychologist is needed to support the social, emotional, behavioral, and academic well-being of students. They will assess and address learning and behavioral issues, collaborate with educators, and help design interventions for a positive school environment.

• Conduct assessments and advocate for students' mental health.
• Collaborate with educators to develop effective interventions.
• Assess and address learning and behavioral issues.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Masters Degree or higher in School Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Current Active State License to practice School Psychology in New Jersey.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, with strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision - Cigna.
• Life, LTD & STD.
• Supplemental Insurances.
• 401k (once eligible).
• PTO.
• CEUs.
• Referral program.
• Professional development assistance.
• Discipline-specific mentor.
• Online community of clinicians.

We are an equal opportunity employer proud to celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on various statuses protected under federal, state, or local law.

The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University is a comprehensive provider of top-tier business education with a full portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and executive programs on campuses in Bloomington and Indianapolis, and online worldwide. The Kelley School has been creating career momentum for 100 years, going from 70 students in 1920 to an enrollment of more than 12,000 students today. Our innovative curriculum is built on personal development, teamwork, and experiential learning with an emphasis on global and social responsibility. Our success is reflected in our reputation among academic peers, our career placement statistics, and the accomplishments of more than 130,000 living alumni around the globe. The Kelley Undergraduate Program strives to be a welcoming community of business and education leaders. Kelley is proud to be the #9-ranked undergraduate business program by U.S. News (2025).

Job Summary

The Undergraduate Program at the Kelley School of Business is seeking an Assistant Director of Student Support.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for the mental health and wellness programming within the Undergraduate Program, including signature events such as Balance Week and the Failing Successfully Summitt.
• Collaborates within the program to offer targeted support including to the Student Life team, Kelley and Community Engagement team, and the Academic Advising team in their work with individual students and leaders.
• The candidate must be committed to providing an fair and safe space for staff to work and students to thrive.
• Reports to the Director of Student Support.
• Interfaces directly with students by meeting 1-1 with students and meeting student leaders to discuss support needs, attending student programming and outreach events, and gathering satisfaction feedback from participants to implement into future student services initiatives and objectives.
• Places an emphasis on confidentiality of student concerns, university policy compliance, and a culture of care within all direct student interactions.
• Responsible for using research and feedback to develop materials including, but not limited to content for newsletters and social media, and marketing for programming initiatives.
• Responsible for designing, planning, administering, or supporting student programs and initiatives that offer support for students facing adversity or challenges.

• Develops and implements programs and initiatives that offer support for students in crisis, facing adversity or challenges, or who belong to an under-represented or minority student population.
• Interfaces directly with students by attending student programming events, advising student organization leaders, meeting 1-on-1 to discuss support needs, and gathering satisfaction feedback from student participants to implement into future student services initiatives and objectives. Places an emphasis on confidentiality of student concerns, university policy compliance, and a culture of care within all direct student interactions.
• Collaborates with staff in own department and other departments, as well as academic and campus leaders, on shared student support goals, often coordinating funding to sponsor student programs and initiatives.
• Projects outcomes for support services offered at the program, department/division, or campus level. Measures and evaluates effectiveness of student support initiatives against projected outcomes; regularly prepares reports on impact to students and budget and may present to stakeholders on effectiveness and to secure funding for initiatives moving forward.
• Serves on committees and performs student support research across the field of higher education and at peer institutions to identify and recommend best practices.
• Plans and coordinates communications for student support initiatives to ensure student participation, inclusion, and engagement.
• May provide guidance to other student support staff; makes process recommendations to manager for improved delivery of service.

• Bachelor's degree in education, public affairs, public health, counseling, social work, business, or related field

• Master's degree in higher education student affairs or related field

• 2 years in student services, higher education, social work, counseling, law, or related field

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Demonstrates customer service skills
• Knowledge of student development, counseling, or career development theories and practices
• Knowledge of current needs and trends of diverse student populations
• Ability to advise students individually and in groups on student-related matters
• Commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds and demonstrated cultural competency
• Ability to build strong partnerships with students and other university departments

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

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MedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Therapy Assistant to join our team! The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of standard office and medical equipment, including personal computers, calculators, and various medical instruments. Additionally, familiarity with preparing and checking reports, records, and data is essential.

As a Respiratory Therapy Assistant, you will play a critical role in providing basic therapeutic procedures that do not require state licensure, while assisting in the management and preventive care of patients with cardiopulmonary issues. Your responsibilities will also include maintaining and cleaning departmental equipment, assembling and checking the equipment for proper functionality, and performing inventory control. You may also assist with cleaning rooms between procedures and transporting patients and supplies.

Primary Duties:

• Perform Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) sampling, reporting, and documentation. Conduct simple spirometry.
• Obtain nasal swab specimens, clean and process instrumentation between procedures according to established protocols, and ensure equipment functionality.
• Disassemble and reassemble department equipment, performing necessary function checks, and cleanse equipment/parts as required.
• Maintain stock levels of sterile and disposable supplies across various hospital locations, ensuring timely replenishment of supplies and monitoring oxygen tanks in ICUs.
• Answer phones, provide information as needed or refer calls to appropriate personnel. Attend staff meetings and in-services as required.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6+ months of hospital experience
• May require up to 1 year of technical or specialized training

This position has a hiring range of $19.35 - $29.11. Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and see how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

JOB TITLE: Student Support - Occupational Therapist

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Support and/or Designee

CLASSIFICATION: Certificated/Exempt

WHO WE ARE (ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW)

We employ a diverse, empathetic, and passionate team who value collaboration, integrity and the desire to be a servant leader. We are committed to excellence and work tirelessly to improve learner outcomes, by empowering learners through Project-Based Learning, Individualized Learning and Social-Emotional Learning. We are committed to being self-directed, participating in ongoing personal and professional development, problem solving, and embracing a growth mindset. With our unwavering commitment to excellence, we are confident that our team will thrive and succeed in all areas of their lives.

THE OPPORTUNITY (POSITION OVERVIEW)

Reporting to the Director of Student Support, The Occupational Therapist is an essential part of providing our learners with social and emotional support. The Occupational Therapist works closely and assists Facilitators and Student Support Teams in planning and implementing learning experiences that promote intellectual, social, emotional and physical development in a safe and healthy environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Performs screening activities and evaluates specified related possible deficits in areas such as visual-motor, fine-motor skills, range of motion, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor integration as related to the students' ability to access their educational program.
• Attends IEP meetings for students with suspected disability in related areas.
• Develops and implements occupational therapy treatment and intervention plans that support the goals and objectives in the IEP, and meet the qualifications for occupational therapy services.
• Collaborates with facilitators and support staff in the development of a variety of strategies to meet the educational needs of students, including interpretation of related goals and objectives, related medical conditions, neuromuscular dysfunction, and orthopedic impairments requiring occupational therapy intervention.
• Provides related consultation and training to parents, students, facilitators, care team, and program administrators.
• Assist with occupational therapy program development and revision.
• Provides technical assistance in the acquisition, design, repair, modification, or utilization of assistive devices and adaptive equipment used to meet the specific needs of students receiving OT as part of their total educational program.
• Maintain required documentation of student abilities and functioning levels, progress toward goals and objectives, and attendance in specified therapy activities.
• Attend designated staff and professional meetings, and participates in training and inservice that facilitates professional growth.

• Be self-directed by taking initiative and responsibility for your work.
• Work in a collaborative, team based and innovative environment.
• Commit to Excellence by seeking ways to improve and exceed expectations or Commit to excellence by seeking to raise the bar for self and team.
• Prioritize the growth and needs of the team, lead by example, and foster a supportive work environment.
• High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
• Approach problems and challenges with a human-centered creative mindset, seeks to understand, develops multiple solutions to find the best answer.
• Helps create a positive culture by being committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion promoting ethical behavior and social responsibility within the workplace.
• Be authentic, own your strengths and weaknesses, ask for help when needed, be honest and transparent in your communications, working towards common goals that are meaningful to you and the team.
• Represent iLEAD and the school in which work in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications.
• Pursue continuous improvement and maintain professional competence through seeking out opportunities to develop new knowledge skills and perspectives. This includes participation in professional development activities offered and self-selected professional growth activities
• Perform other responsibilities as defined by the designated supervisor.

• Communicating with others to exchange information. (In Person/Telephone/Computer)
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
• When needed to support a school or education program, must have the ability to travel by public transit as well as operate a vehicle for self-transportation purposes between worksites.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• May encounter outdoor elements: high (>90)/low (<60) temperatures, precipitation and/or wind.
• Ability to work in situations involving the need to make informed and quick decisions.
• Ability to supervise/manage workers and delegate as needed in project management situations.
• Reading detailed documentation and analyzing data sets.
• Writing professionally, both by hand and utilizing computer software.
• Speaking in public settings including making public presentations to large and small groups.
• Dealing and navigating professionally through high-stress situations.

• Graduation from an Occupation Therapy accredited program.
• Valid registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association certifying clinical competence as a Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification through a course approved by the American Red Cross and/or American Heart Association.
• Experience with an education setting and/or real world experience in being non-traditional, flexible, open minded, and collaborative.
• Ability to problem solve and multi-task.
• Ability to cooperate successfully as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated capability to maintain effective relationships in a team oriented environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, stoop, kneel, and lift/move fifty pounds as needed
• Very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
• Thrive in a collaborative, team based and fast-paced environment.
• Be passionate and supportive of mission and vision as well as have a strong desire to make a difference for the future of all iLEAD Schools.

Job Title: TIL Student Support Coordinator Location: Taft, CA Position Type: Classified, Full-Time Priority Application Deadline: June 30, 2025 About the Position Taft College is seeking a dedicated, student-focuse.

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of Los Angeles and is the largest private employer in the city. As an employee of USC, you will be part of a world-class research university and a valued member of the Trojan Family, a vibrant community of faculty, staff, students, and alumni.

USC's Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Office of Undergraduate Academic Advising is seeking a Transfer Student Support Coordinator to join its team. This position is dedicated to supporting the overall success of undergraduate students, with a specialized focus on the unique needs of Dornsife transfer students.

The Dornsife Transfer Student Support Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing strategies and programs that help transfer students transition into Dornsife College, build a sense of belonging, and thrive in their academic and personal journeys. At the core of this work is providing individualized support through proactive outreach, personalized guidance, and thoughtful problem-solving. The coordinator serves as an advocate, connector, and resource for both incoming and continuing transfer students. The role also involves close collaboration with campus partners, including Dornsife undergraduate academic advisors, and the planning and execution of events and initiatives that foster community and promote student success throughout the Dornsife transfer experience.

Duties for this position may include:

• Serve as the initial point of contact for all incoming USC Dornsife transfer student inquiries, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and resources
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to continuing transfer students to help them navigate academic, co-curricular, and personal challenges throughout their time at USC Dornsife
• Support students both individually and in groups to help them successfully transition into the Dornsife transfer community
• Collaborate with Dornsife undergraduate academic advisors and campus partners to coordinate comprehensive support and resources that ensure a smooth transition from previous institutions to USC Dornsife
• Serve as the pre-orientation point of contact for Dornsife transfer students, providing guidance and support as they prepare for advisement meetings and course registration
• Facilitate workshops and community-building opportunities specifically designed to engage continuing transfer students
• Assist with transfer-specific communications, such as semester reminders, newsletters, website content, and social media
• Act as a liaison to connect students with key campus resources to support their academic and personal development
• Monitor and apply institutional and national trends in transfer student support to enhance programming and practices
• Assess the needs of USC Dornsife transfer students to inform the development and improvement of programs, events, and services
• Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate the effectiveness of transfer-specific initiatives, communications, and engagement efforts
• Use assessment findings to identify gaps, highlight successes, and recommend improvements that support student transition, connection, and success
• Prepare regular reports and present outcomes to advising leadership and campus stakeholders to guide program planning and decision making
• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and campus groups to share updates, promote collaboration, and advocate for services, programs, and initiatives that enhance the transfer student experience and overall student support
• Contribute to the development and delivery of training, workshops, and initiatives that strengthen faculty and advisor understanding of transfer student needs
• Maintain current knowledge of university and college policies, curriculum, transfer credit processes, degree requirements, and student service resources
• Participate in assigned administrative tasks that support the undergraduate advising office and transfer student success
• Stay professionally engaged through involvement in associations, committees, workshops, and campus initiatives
• Participate in appropriate off-campus transfer events prior to matriculation
• Other related duties as assigned or requested

The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. This position is contingent upon continued funding.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, a demonstrated commitment to student advocacy, a genuine interest in supporting transfer students, and a strong working knowledge of transfer student trends.

Hourly range: The hourly rate range for this position is $29.68 - $33. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Required Documents and Additional Information:

• Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file).
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of (5) five business days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended, so please apply on the same business day if interested.
• USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions after six months of employment; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free Professional Development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree. Additional Education Requirements: Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education. Minimum Experience: 1 year. Minimum Skills: Student program or services experience. Preferred Education: Master's degree. Preferred Experience: 2 years. Preferred Skills: Knowledge of USC student and academic programs, policies and procedures and knowledge of the student information system.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at ( , or by email at Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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REPORTS TO: Director of Professional and Continuing Education (Pa. CE) TYPE OF SUPERVISION GIVEN TO OTHERS: N/ A GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Registration Specialist Student Support provides front-line support for the Pa. CE Department by answerin Registration, Support, Specialist, Student, Customer Service, Information