Contingent- Executive Functioning Coach

Overview

The Executive Functioning Coach is responsible for working with neurodivergent students on academic success and executive functioning strategies. The primary responsibility of the position is to support students to become more independent learners, persist in college, and achieve their goals. The position provides individual and/or group sessions to neurodivergent students on a broad range of topics, not limited to, such as effective communication, goal planning, organizational skills, stress management strategies, study strategies, time management, and utilizing Blackboard course shell and AIM student profile. The position has a leading role in coordinating communication and efforts between Access Advocates, faculty, tutors, and/or Academic Advisors.

Responsibilities

• Support neurodivergent students to become more independent learners
• Persist students in college and help them achieve their goals
• Provide individual and/or group sessions on a broad range of topics including effective communication, goal planning, organizational skills, stress management strategies, study strategies, time management, and utilizing Blackboard course shell and AIM student profile
• Coordinate communication and efforts between Access Advocates, faculty, tutors, and/or Academic Advisors

Requirements

• Experience working with neurodivergent students
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of executive functioning strategies and academic support
• Proficiency in using Blackboard course shell and AIM student profile

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., education, psychology, special education)
• Experience in higher education or related field
• Knowledge of neurodiversity and its impact on learning

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of executive functioning strategies and academic support
• Proficiency in using Blackboard course shell and AIM student profile

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation package

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Varies based on student needs and workload