Connections Coach

Mansfield Hall•Burlington, VT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Connections Coach at Mansfield Hall Burlington, you will support students in our post-residential transition program as they build the academic, independent living, and self-advocacy skills needed for success in college and adulthood. This is a 24-hour per week part-time role that combines academic coaching, life skills coaching, student planning, family communication, and campus/community resource navigation. You will work directly with students living as college students in the community, helping them manage coursework, access campus supports, build routines, strengthen executive functioning skills, and continue progressing toward greater independence. This role is relational, practical, and student-centered. It requires someone who can build fun and engaging relationships while also providing structure, accountability, and thoughtful guidance. This is a meaningful role for someone who enjoys supporting diverse learners, partnering with families and stakeholders, and helping students move from supported participation toward more confident, independent engagement in college and community life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, education, psychology, social work, student affairs, special education, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Two or more years of experience working with diverse learners and stakeholders, preferably in a higher education setting
Experience supporting students and stakeholders around academic, social, or developmental growth in a higher education or transition-focused environment
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Ability to build strong professional relationships with students, families, community partners, therapists, campus resources, and other stakeholders
Proven ability to work independently, including in a flexible-space environment
Ability to support students in working toward personal, academic, and independent living goals
Ability to balance relational connection with structure, accountability, and follow-through
Comfort using Google Suite and maintaining student planning, communication, and academic tracking systems
A genuine passion for supporting team goals, student success, and meaningful growth

Responsibilities

Meet regularly with students to support academic progress, independent living skills, goal development, and access to campus and community resources
Support students in developing the organizational and self-advocacy skills needed for college and community life
Monitor student progress toward goals and adjust support strategies as needs change
Help students understand and access academic supports, disability services, library resources, tutoring, and other campus services
Collaborate with the Connections team to ensure student plans and supports are aligned
Model accountability, respectful communication, and a student-centered approach
Support program needs as they arise and contribute to a supportive, inclusive, and encouraging learning community
Maintain student planning, academic, and communication records using Google Suite
Participate in supervision meetings, staff meetings, community meetings, and Connections events
Communicate regularly with parents, referral sources, campus partners, and community resources
Encourage student participation in events, services, and opportunities across area campuses and the community
Guide students through college processes, including registration, course planning, important deadlines, and campus resource use
Provide timely updates on student growth, barriers, and next steps to the Connections Director, parents, and other stakeholders
Support the development of individualized Pathway to Independence Plans in collaboration with students, families, and team members
Build positive, fun, and engaging relationships with students while maintaining clear expectations and professional boundaries
Help students build routines, use planning systems, manage responsibilities, and follow through on commitments
Serve as both an Academic Coach and Life Skills Coach for students in the Connections Program