College Navigator: Southeast MA Student Support Specialist

Easter Seals of Massachusetts Inc; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Massachusetts is seeking a College Student Support Specialist for the Southeast Region of MA to provide on-campus and virtual support to college students with disabilities as they adjust to academics and campus living.

The role requires onsite presence at Bristol Community College campuses (Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton), UMass Dartmouth, and Dean College, with possible travel to nearby campuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or Master’s degree in related field.
• Experience with young adults with disabilities preferred.
• Familiarity with Blackboard, Moodle, Canvas, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Zoom.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• TB test and health documentation clearing for work.
• COVID-19 vaccine preferred due to campus policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop action plans each semester addressing each student’s goals related to college transition.
• Provide 1:1 coaching to develop goals in higher education and independent living.
• Support executive functioning skills such as time management, organization, and scheduling.
• Identify barriers and problem-solve with students and college staff.
• Create a supportive environment between the college and the student.
• Advocate for the student by identifying needs and explaining them to college staff.
• Maintain ongoing documentation monitoring and evaluating client progress.
• Communicate with referring agencies and program manager including notes and check-ins.
• Meet expectations, standards, and protocols of work sites and referring agencies.
• Assist students with navigating Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle, and other platforms.
• Help students understand current college culture and expectations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Blackboard

Canvas

Moodle

Outlook

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Easterseals Massachusetts is seeking a College Student Support Specialist for the Southeast Region of MA to provide on-campus and virtual support to college students with disabilities as they adjust to academics and campus living.

The role requires onsite presence at Bristol Community College campuses (Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton), UMass Dartmouth, and Dean College, with possible travel to nearby campuses.