Adaptive Academic Coach for Neurodivergent Students

Mansfield Hall; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with premium sharing

Wellness dollars

Free meals and drinks during shift

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including winter break

Disability and life insurance

Work expense reimbursement

Job summary

Mansfield Hall is seeking an Academic Coach to deliver individualized academic coaching, tutoring, and direct support to neurodivergent students. You’ll facilitate Structured Study Time, meet one-on-one with students, and help them organize assignments and deadlines.

You’ll monitor progress, connect students with tutoring centers and accessibility services, and guide goals across academics, social development, and independent living, while documenting outcomes with the Academic Directors and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in behavioral sciences, education, psychology, social work, human services, or related field.
• At least one year of experience in academic tutoring, coaching, or mentoring.
• A working understanding of what college actually demands of students day to day.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple students, deadlines, and priorities at once.
• A belief that students are capable, and a habit of balancing empathy with accountability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized academic coaching, tutoring, and direct support to students with diverse learning needs.
• Facilitate daily Structured Study Time, helping students organize assignments and manage deadlines.
• Meet one on one with students regularly to assess progress and adjust strategies.
• Strengthen student skills in organization, time management, project planning, and study habits.
• Monitor academic indicators such as attendance, grades, and course difficulty.
• Connect students with tutoring centers, libraries, and accessibility services.
• Guide goal setting across academics, social development, and independent living.
• Maintain accurate documentation and collaborate with Academic Directors, other Academic Coaches, and Student Life staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Mentoring

Empathy with accountability

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, education, psychology, social work, human services, or related field

Job description

Mansfield Hall is seeking an Academic Coach to deliver individualized academic coaching, tutoring, and direct support to neurodivergent students. You’ll facilitate Structured Study Time, meet one-on-one with students, and help them organize assignments and deadlines.

You’ll monitor progress, connect students with tutoring centers and accessibility services, and guide goals across academics, social development, and independent living, while documenting outcomes with the Academic Directors and