Autism Academic Coach

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Autism Academic Coaches work with students enrolled in the Autism Support Program and provide help with academics, executive functioning skills, social skills, and pre-employment skills. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• Current and continuing University of Arkansas graduate students
• Demonstrate excellent academic and social skills
• Skilled in interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Skilled in-person meetings
• Ability to provide positive and constructive feedback
• Ability and interest to work with students who have autism
• Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide help with academics, executive functioning skills, social skills, and pre-employment skills for students enrolled in the Autism Support Program.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance.
• Create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level