Learning Strategist/Learning Coach - Disability Services

George Mason University • Other, VA

93d • $22

About The Position

The Learning Strategist (MASI) and the Learning Coach (EFP) meet regularly with students, on a weekly basis, to offer ongoing support in various aspects of university life. The support provided is individualized to meet the needs of each student. This position is not eligible for international visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a graduate program in Special Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Educational Psychology, or a related field or have relevant education and experience.
• Experience and proficiency working with individuals with disabilities, preferably with young adults.
• Ability to organize and coordinate with on- and off-campus resources.
• Demonstrated attributes that provide effective work habits including reliability, self-motivation, observant, and empathetic.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated attributes that provide creative problem solving skills as well as critical and broad-level thinking skills.
• A demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate regularly with other team members in order to monitor students' progress and meet their individualized needs.
• Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback as well as being open to new ideas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with ASD and/or Executive Functioning related disabilities.
• Familiarity with the field of higher education (ideally some experience working at a college or university).
• A demonstrated understanding of common needs of individuals with ASD and/or Executive Functioning related disabilities, particularly young adults.
• Experience working with college students.
• Knowledge of issues regarding transition from high school to postsecondary education for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Helps with implementation of strategies and skill development in areas such as self-advocacy, time management, organization, planning, studying, goal-setting, problem-solving, self-monitoring, and decision-making.
• Offers guidance in effective communication with faculty, peers, and classmates, including modeling best practices.
• Provides collaborative identification and support for addressing social needs and managing challenging situations.
• Provides assistance in accessing and utilizing campus resources for academic and personal success.
• Provides support with coordination and collaboration between students and university faculty, staff, departments, and community organizations when needed.
• Helps with preparation and support for a smooth transition to post-graduation and job placement.
• Administrative work (i.e.: weekly logs, time sheets).
• Supervisions.
• Staff meetings/Professional development.
• Meetings with students and professors/campus resources (per student request).
• Check-ins via email, text, and/or phone with students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree