Executive Functioning Skills Coach

Susquehanna University•Selinsgrove, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Functioning Skills Coach provides individualized, in-person support to students experiencing challenges with organization, planning, prioritization, task initiation, time management, follow-through, and related executive functioning skills. Through one-on-one sessions, the coach helps students develop practical strategies, routines, and tools to support academic success and increased independence. The position also supports the broader Student Support Services program through collaboration with staff, case consultation, and reinforcement of executive functioning strategies in academic coaching and advising practices. Hours vary according to student needs, referrals, and program priorities; some evening availability may be beneficial. The position reports to the Senior Director of Student Support and Development and is classified as non-exempt under FLSA regulations. This grant-funded position requires a bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, social work, student affairs, special education, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred. Experience in academic coaching, executive functioning or learning support, student success coaching, disability support, counseling, or related services is preferred. The role requires strong interpersonal, communication, organization, documentation, and follow-up skills; knowledge of executive functioning strategies; the ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries; and the ability to work collaboratively with student support staff and campus partners. Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs and backgrounds is preferred. The position is primarily indoors and involves sitting or standing for extended periods, moving around campus to attend meetings or student programs, and communicating in person, by telephone, and through electronic platforms. Occasional manual dexterity and use of standard office equipment are required; occasional lifting of materials weighing up to 10 pounds may be necessary. Susquehanna University does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Salary is tied to the grant award and is not negotiable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, social work, student affairs, special education, or a related field.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build supportive, professional relationships with college students.
Knowledge of executive functioning skills and strategies related to organization, planning, time management, prioritization, task initiation, and academic self-management.
Ability to help students translate strategies into practical, individualized routines and systems.
Strong communication, organization, documentation, and follow-up skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Ability to work collaboratively with student support staff and other campus partners.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and move about campus to attend programs or meetings.
Ability to communicate in person, by telephone, and through electronic platforms.
Occasional manual dexterity and use of standard office equipment; occasional lifting of materials weighing up to 10 pounds may be required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience providing academic coaching, executive functioning support, learning support, student success coaching, disability support, counseling, or related services.
Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs and backgrounds.
Some evening availability to accommodate student schedules.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized, in-person executive functioning coaching to students.
Assist students with organization, planning, prioritization, time management, task initiation, study routines, and follow-through.
Help students develop individualized strategies, systems, and action plans to support academic progress.
Help students break larger assignments and responsibilities into manageable steps.
Reinforce accountability, self-advocacy, problem-solving, and independent skill development.
Maintain appropriate documentation and notes related to student meetings and progress.
Communicate with designated Student Support Services staff about student progress, concerns, and recommended next steps while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
Participate in case consultation and coordination with program staff as needed.
Participate in training and consultation with the program’s Executive Functioning Skills Trainer to ensure consistency in coaching approaches and strategies.
Assist with executive functioning workshops or small-group programming as requested.
Refer students to appropriate university resources when their needs extend beyond the scope of executive functioning coaching.
Perform other related duties as assigned.