Academic Coach for Young Adults with Autism (Part-time)

College Living Experience - Costa Mesa, CA•Costa Mesa, CA

4d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

At College Living Experience (CLE), academic success is built through study sessions, conversations with professors, time-management planning, problem-solving challenges, and everyday moments where students learn to navigate college with greater confidence and independence. As an Academic Coach, you will help neurodiverse young adults discover how they learn best and develop the skills needed to succeed in college and beyond. You will work alongside students to strengthen executive functioning, organization, study habits, self-advocacy, and academic confidence while helping them navigate the challenges of higher education. We are looking for someone who is patient, creative, and passionate about helping students reach their potential. Candidates often come from backgrounds in education, tutoring, special education, academic coaching, psychology, student support services, learning assistance, or humanities instruction. We especially welcome candidates with experience teaching or tutoring writing, English, literature, history, communications, philosophy, political science, or related fields. In this role, you will provide individualized academic coaching and tutoring, help students develop effective study strategies, manage assignments and deadlines, communicate with professors, prepare for exams, and build the skills needed to become more independent learners. You will collaborate closely with our social, career, and independent living teams to ensure students receive holistic support across all areas of their development. The ideal candidate believes that success looks different for every student and is excited to help neurodiverse young adults build confidence, overcome challenges, achieve their educational goals, and create a strong foundation for lifelong learning and independence.

Requirements

Possess a valid driver’s license
Have at least one year of licensed driving experience
Meet company motor vehicle insurance requirements
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, social work, counseling, or a related field
Strong communication skills and the ability to tailor instruction to individual learning needs.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Nice To Haves

Teaching/tutoring experience (1+ year preferred).
Experience supporting students with learning differences or special education (preferred).
Experience teaching or tutoring writing, English, literature, history, communications, philosophy, political science, or related fields.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized academic coaching and tutoring based on each student's learning style, strengths, and academic goals.
Review syllabi, assignments, grades, and course requirements to help students create realistic semester and weekly plans.
Teach and reinforce executive functioning skills, including organization, time management, prioritization, task initiation, and study strategies.
Help students prepare for exams, complete projects, and develop effective note-taking and learning techniques.
Support students in communicating with professors, academic advisors, and campus Disability Support Services (DSS) when appropriate.
Foster self-advocacy, problem-solving, and independent learning skills.
Build strong mentoring relationships that encourage accountability, confidence, and personal growth.
Collaborate with social, career development, and independent living staff to ensure students receive coordinated support across all domains.
Participate in team meetings, student reviews, and problem-solving discussions.
Document student progress, coaching sessions, and action plans in BestNotes following each student meeting.
Communicate concerns, successes, and recommendations to the Academic Coordinator and interdisciplinary team.
Maintain accurate records and support student goal tracking throughout the semester.