Academic Coach

Mansfield Hall • Burlington, VT

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About The Position

Mansfield Hall is a living and learning community for neurodivergent college students who are capable of college but may not yet be ready for total independence. Its work focuses on Living (independent living skills), Learning (academic and executive functioning), Giving (community involvement), and Engaging (social and emotional growth). Academic Coaches help put these areas into practice through support delivered in students’ everyday lives.

The Academic Coach provides individualized academic coaching, tutoring, and direct support to students with diverse learning needs. The role helps students develop the skills to manage their own academic workloads and supports growth in organization, time management, project planning, study habits, and goal setting. Coaches monitor progress and academic indicators, connect students with campus resources, maintain documentation, and collaborate with colleagues and Student Life staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, education, psychology, social work, human services, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience in academic tutoring, coaching, or mentoring.
• Working understanding of the day-to-day demands college places on students.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple students, deadlines, and priorities at once.
• Belief that students are capable and a habit of balancing empathy with accountability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized academic coaching, tutoring, and direct support to students with diverse learning needs.
• Facilitate daily Structured Study Time, helping students organize assignments and manage deadlines.
• Meet one on one with students regularly to assess progress and adjust strategies.
• Strengthen students’ skills in organization, time management, project planning, and study habits.
• Monitor academic indicators such as attendance, grades, and course difficulty.
• Connect students with tutoring centers, libraries, and accessibility services.
• Guide goal setting across academics, social development, and independent living.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with Academic Directors, other Academic Coaches, and Student Life staff.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, with the premium cost shared between Mansfield Hall and the employee.
• HSA option.
• Employer-funded wellness dollars.
• Free meals and drinks during shifts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer match.
• Paid time off and paid winter break.
• Disability and life insurance coverage.
• Work expense reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level