College Navigator: Empower Disabled Students

Easterseals Massachusetts; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Massachusetts is seeking two College Navigators to provide on-campus and virtual support to college students with disabilities, helping them adjust to academics without IEP accommodations. One Navigator will support UMass Lowell and another Middlesex Community College (Bedford and Lowell campuses), with potential on-site work at nearby colleges.

Candidates should have full-time availability Monday–Friday, starting as early as 8 am and ending by 5 pm, and reliable daily transportation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required; and/or Master’s degree in related field.
• Experience with young adults with disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of Blackboard, Moodle, Canvas, etc.
• Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams) and Zoom video conferencing.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Health documentation clearing for work.
• COVID-19 vaccine (strongly preferred due to campus policies).

Responsibilities

• Develop action plans each semester addressing each student’s goals for transition to college.
• Provide 1:1 coaching to support goals in higher education and independent living.
• Support executive functioning skills such as time management, organization, scheduling.
• Identify barriers and problem-solve with students and college staff.
• Create a supportive environment between college and student.
• Advocate for students by communicating needs to college staff.
• Maintain ongoing documentation monitoring student progress on goals.
• Communicate with referring agencies and program manager (monthly notes, weekly check-ins).
• Navigate online learning platforms (Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle).
• Help students understand current college culture and expectations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Zoom

LMS platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Blackboard

Moodle

Canvas

Job description

Easterseals Massachusetts is seeking two College Navigators to provide on-campus and virtual support to college students with disabilities, helping them adjust to academics without IEP accommodations. One Navigator will support UMass Lowell and another Middlesex Community College (Bedford and Lowell campuses), with potential on-site work at nearby colleges.

Candidates should have full-time availability Monday–Friday, starting as early as 8 am and ending by 5 pm, and reliable daily transportation