College Navigator: Student Success Coach

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

Job summary

Easterseals Massachusetts is seeking a College Navigator to provide on-campus and virtual support to college students with disabilities as they adjust to academics without IEP accommodations. The role is onsite at NorthShore Community College (Danvers) with occasional Lynn, and may include other nearby campuses.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree (or Master’s) and be available Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm, with transportation between campuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required; and/or Master’s degree in related field

Responsibilities

• Develop action plans each semester addressing student goals related to college transition
• Provide 1:1 coaching to develop goals in higher education and independent living
• Support students with executive functioning skills such as time management and organization
• Identify barriers and problem-solve with students and college staff
• Create a supportive environment between college and student
• Advocate for students by identifying needs and explaining them to college staff
• Maintain documentation related to progress on goals
• Communicate with referring agencies and program manager with monthly notes
• Meet work site expectations and protocols
• Assist students with navigating Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal communication

MS Office suite

Zoom

Blackboard / Moodle / Canvas

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)

Zoom

Blackboard

Moodle

Canvas

Job description

Easterseals Massachusetts is seeking a College Navigator to provide on-campus and virtual support to college students with disabilities as they adjust to academics without IEP accommodations. The role is onsite at NorthShore Community College (Danvers) with occasional Lynn, and may include other nearby campuses.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree (or Master’s) and be available Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm, with transportation between campuses.