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Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world‐class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.
Committed to becoming the nation’s most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long‐term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University’s mission, heritage, and future.
At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti‐racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.
Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world‐class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award‐winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non‐certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.
Center for Autism and Neurodiversity (CAN) Advisor
Apply now Job no: 504632
Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, Enrollment Management and Student Success
Job Summary
The Center for Autism and Neurodiversity (CAN) Advisor will provide academic and social skills support to neurodivergent students including students with autism and other developmental or learning differences. The CAN Advisor will help students develop effective learning skills, study habits, time management strategies and workplace skills. The CAN Advisor will collaborate with the CAN Director to provide direct and indirect supports and resources for student success, independence, and self-advocacy. The successful candidate will help students set short-term and long-term goals, and monitor goal progress throughout the academic year. The CAN Advisor will respond to students experiencing academic difficulties and will develop academic interventions designed to improve their academic performance. This person will assist students in learning effective study skills that involve awareness of how to learn - knowing how to retain, organize, integrate, and apply information, problem-solving, and successfully balancing life in the process.
Essential Functions
This position is classified as Exempt, grade J. Compensation for this grade ranges from $47,490 - $71,230 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Advertised: Mar 3 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Apr 3 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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Position Title Position Type Location Closes Center for Autism and Neurodiversity (CAN) Advisor Professional Staff University City - Philadelphia, PA Apr 3 2025 Center for Autism and Neurodiversity (CAN) is seeking an Advisor.
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Position Title Position Type Location Closes Center for Autism and Neurodiversity (CAN) Advisor Professional Staff University City - Philadelphia, PA Apr 3 2025 Center for Autism and Neurodiversity (CAN) is seeking an Advisor.
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Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that welcomes individuals from diverse and neurodiverse backgrounds and perspectives, and believes that an inclusive and respectful environment enriches the University community and the educational and employment experience of its members. The University prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, status as a veteran or special disabled veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and any other prohibited characteristic. Please visit our Policies page to view all University policies related to Human Resources and News and Announcements for workplace postings.
Background investigations are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made.
Drexel University, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) publishes the Drexel University Security & Fire Safety Annual Report for current and prospective students and employees. This report contains important safety information and crime statistics for the previous three years. These statistics pertain to reported crimes that have occurred on campus, in certain non-campus buildings or properties that are owned or controlled by Drexel University, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
Printed copies of this report are also available by calling the Public Safety Administrative Office, 215.895.1550.
Additional information about the services provided by the Drexel University Department of Public Safety can be obtained by visiting their website.
Center for Autism and Neurodiversity (CAN) Advisor
Apply now Job no: 504632
Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, Enrollment Management and Student Success
Essential Functions
This position is classified as Exempt, grade J. Compensation for this grade ranges from $47,490 - $71,230 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Advertised: Mar 3 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Apr 3 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend
About Drexel University
Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world‐class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.
Committed to becoming the nation’s most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long‐term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University’s mission, heritage, and future.
At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti‐racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.
Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world‐class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award‐winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non‐certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.
Center for Autism and Neurodiversity (CAN) Advisor
Apply now Job no: 504632
Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, Enrollment Management and Student Success
Job Summary
The Center for Autism and Neurodiversity (CAN) Advisor will provide academic and social skills support to neurodivergent students including students with autism and other developmental or learning differences. The CAN Advisor will help students develop effective learning skills, study habits, time management strategies and workplace skills. The CAN Advisor will collaborate with the CAN Director to provide direct and indirect supports and resources for student success, independence, and self-advocacy. The successful candidate will help students set short-term and long-term goals, and monitor goal progress throughout the academic year. The CAN Advisor will respond to students experiencing academic difficulties and will develop academic interventions designed to improve their academic performance. This person will assist students in learning effective study skills that involve awareness of how to learn - knowing how to retain, organize, integrate, and apply information, problem-solving, and successfully balancing life in the process.
Essential Functions
- Meet with students one-on-one on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis to develop and monitor proactive plans for ongoing academic, social and employment success.
- Assist with workshops, skills training, and courses specifically for CAN students.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of student interactions.
- Assist with the peer-mentoring program as needed.
- Assist with the Neurodragons Student Organization as needed.
- Assist in promoting CAN (possibly on a few weekends a year) on Drexel’s campus to prospective and new students as needed.
- Assist with planning and convening on and off-campus activities such as the Autism at Work: University Series events, Faculty and Staff Education Series events and working employee breakfasts with the Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC).
- Minimum of Master's Degree in applicable field or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.
- Minimum of 1 year of related experience.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply ABA methods.
- Knowledge of psychoeducational/social and adaptive assessments and interpretation of results.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and to maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various departments.
- Cultural awareness and competency demonstrated by working with and/or understanding of individuals of diverse backgrounds, such as socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and veterans, different levels of academic preparation, and varying abilities.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills.
- Ability to work some weekends per year as needed.
- Experience working in Higher Education with students with disabilities.
- University City - Philadelphia, PA
This position is classified as Exempt, grade J. Compensation for this grade ranges from $47,490 - $71,230 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Advertised: Mar 3 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Apr 3 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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Position Title Position Type Location Closes Center for Autism and Neurodiversity (CAN) Advisor Professional Staff University City - Philadelphia, PA Apr 3 2025 Center for Autism and Neurodiversity (CAN) is seeking an Advisor.
Current Opportunities
Position Title Position Type Location Closes Center for Autism and Neurodiversity (CAN) Advisor Professional Staff University City - Philadelphia, PA Apr 3 2025 Center for Autism and Neurodiversity (CAN) is seeking an Advisor.
Expression of interest
No expression of interest currently available
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Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that welcomes individuals from diverse and neurodiverse backgrounds and perspectives, and believes that an inclusive and respectful environment enriches the University community and the educational and employment experience of its members. The University prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, status as a veteran or special disabled veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and any other prohibited characteristic. Please visit our Policies page to view all University policies related to Human Resources and News and Announcements for workplace postings.
Background investigations are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made.
Drexel University, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) publishes the Drexel University Security & Fire Safety Annual Report for current and prospective students and employees. This report contains important safety information and crime statistics for the previous three years. These statistics pertain to reported crimes that have occurred on campus, in certain non-campus buildings or properties that are owned or controlled by Drexel University, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
Printed copies of this report are also available by calling the Public Safety Administrative Office, 215.895.1550.
Additional information about the services provided by the Drexel University Department of Public Safety can be obtained by visiting their website.
Center for Autism and Neurodiversity (CAN) Advisor
Apply now Job no: 504632
Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, Enrollment Management and Student Success
Essential Functions
- Meet with students one-on-one on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis to develop and monitor proactive plans for ongoing academic, social and employment success.
- Assist with workshops, skills training, and courses specifically for CAN students.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of student interactions.
- Assist with the peer-mentoring program as needed.
- Assist with the Neurodragons Student Organization as needed.
- Assist in promoting CAN (possibly on a few weekends a year) on Drexel’s campus to prospective and new students as needed.
- Assist with planning and convening on and off-campus activities such as the Autism at Work: University Series events, Faculty and Staff Education Series events and working employee breakfasts with the Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC).
- Minimum of Master's Degree in applicable field or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.
- Minimum of 1 year of related experience.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply ABA methods.
- Knowledge of psychoeducational/social and adaptive assessments and interpretation of results.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and to maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various departments.
- Cultural awareness and competency demonstrated by working with and/or understanding of individuals of diverse backgrounds, such as socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and veterans, different levels of academic preparation, and varying abilities.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills.
- Ability to work some weekends per year as needed.
- Experience working in Higher Education with students with disabilities.
- University City - Philadelphia, PA
This position is classified as Exempt, grade J. Compensation for this grade ranges from $47,490 - $71,230 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Advertised: Mar 3 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Apr 3 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend
Salary : $47,490 - $71,230
