Contingent- Executive Functioning Coach

About the role

The Executive Functioning Coach supports neurodivergent students on academic success and executive functioning strategies. The primary responsibility involves working with students to become more independent learners, persist in college, and achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Work with neurodivergent students on academic success and executive functioning strategies.
• 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.
• Cook up communication and efforts between Access Advocates, faculty, tutors, and Academic Advisors.
• Coach neurodivergent students on adopting effective learning styles and interrupting maladaptive thought patterns to promote new learning behaviors.
• Send post-session summary emails to neurodivergent students, containing all pertinent information on coursework, to-do checklists, and important reminders.
• Utilize active listening strategies to ensure that the session aligns with the needs of the neurodivergent student.
• When needed, take a leading role in coordinating communication and efforts between Access Advocates, faculty, tutors, and Academic Advisors.
• Provide learning sessions for disabled students and professional development sessions for other staff who work with disabled students.
• Create a professional and welcoming environment by modeling respect for students’ diverse cultures, disabilities, identities, language skills, and experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, with a preference for college coursework in Education or a related field.
• At least two years of work experience with neurodivergent high school or college students.
• At least two years of work experience in providing executive functioning coaching services.
• Additional experience with academic support or tutoring is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of neurodiversity and executive functioning challenges.
• Experience with assistive technology and digital tools.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the unique needs of neurodivergent students.

Skills

• Executive functioning coaching
• Neurodiversity awareness
• Communication skills
• Time management
• Stress management
• Study strategies
• Organizational skills
• Professional communication
• Goal planning
• Use of assistive technology
• Blackboard course shell and AIM student profile

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Support from Access Advocates and faculty
• Opportunities to collaborate with other staff members

Pay

$50-$60 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Varies based on student needs and availability.