- Learning Strategist/Learning Coach Chantilly
- George Mason University in Chantilly, VA, United States
- jobs
- 2 months ago
jobs description
Department: University Life - Disability Services
Classification: GMU Worker
Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Job Type: Part-Time
Work Schedule: Approximately 10-29 hours per week
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Salary: $22 per hour
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The Mason Autism Support Initiative (MASI), and Executive
Functioning Program (EFP) are fee-based programs offered through
Disability Services, providing additional support and resources
beyond disability-related accommodations. MASI provides
individualized, comprehensive social and academic support to
degree-seeking Mason students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
EFP provides academic support for students diagnosed with
disabilities related to executive functioning skills.
About the Position and Responsibilities:
The Learning Strategist (MASI) and the Learning Coach (EFP) meet
and correspond with students regularly and consistently on a weekly
basis to provide support with many aspects of university life,
depending on their individual needs. Possible areas of support
include:
• Implementation of strategies and development of skills in
self-advocacy, time management, organization,
planning/prioritizing, studying, goal-setting, problem-solving,
self-monitoring, and decision-making;
• Assistance with and modeling of effective communication with
faculty, classmates, and peers;
• Collaboratively identifying and addressing social needs and
navigating challenging situations;
• Assistance with accessing and utilizing campus resources;
• Assistance with coordination and collaboration with university
faculty and staff, departments, and community organizations as
needed; and
• Preparation for transition into the world of work.
The Learning Strategist spends 2 hours a week per student and the
Learning Coach spends up to 3 hours a week per student working
together during individual meetings (hybrid). The positions will
require approximately 10-29 hours each week depending upon
applicants' availability.
Additional responsibilities for both roles include:
• Administrative work (i.e., weekly logs, time sheets);
• Supervision;
• Staff meetings/professional development;
• Meetings with students and professors/campus resources (per
student request); and
• Check-ins via email, text, and/or phone with students.
Required Qualifications:
Successful candidates will have an understanding of disabilities,
particularly related to ASD and Executive Functioning, as well
as:
• 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;
• Qualities of being reliable, responsible, self-motivated,
confident, sincere, flexible, patient, dedicated, observant, and
considerate;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Creative, critical and broad-level thinking skills;
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate regularly
with other team members in order to monitor students’ progress and
meet their individualized needs;
• Receptive to receive and provide constructive feedback;
and
• Openness to new ideas.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 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);
• Demonstrated understanding of common needs of individuals with
ASD and/or Executive Functioning related disabilities, particularly
young adults;
• Experience working with college students; and
• Knowledge of issues regarding transition from high school to
postsecondary education for students with disabilities.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the
Learning Strategist/Learning Coach at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online
application to include three professional references with contact
information, and provide a cover letter and resume.
Posting Open Date: April 3, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: July 1, 2024
Open Until Filled?: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in
Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135
countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in
Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning
locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a
campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is
meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at
our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at
jobs.gmu.edu/!
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its
community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or
veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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