The Comprehensive Assistance Program (CAP) at Iona University is an optional, fee-based program that offers comprehensive support and services for students with diagnosed learning disabilities, AD/HD, traumatic brain injuries or are on the autism spectrum.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Engage, mentor and support students in their academic and personal goals Help students to develop compensatory learning and study skills and to problem solve Teach organizational strategies, study strategies, time management, test-taking skills and critical reasoning, reading and writing skills Work collaboratively with the team to support students Conduct individual outreach to students as needed Participate in occasional meetings with students and their Instructors to clarify assignments or other course related matters Maintain an electronic summary of all work done with students Participate in weekly staff meetings Participate in professional development workshops and training Maintain a working knowledge of learning strategies, attend trainings on topics pertaining to academic coaching/mentoring and engage in best practice Participate in all aspects of the Summer Transition Program  Attend the University events associated with recruitment for the program