Disability Support & Academic Learning Coach

Bunker Hill Community College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 73,248 - 81,071; Full time

Job summary

Bunker Hill Community College seeks a Disabilities Counselor/Academic Learning Specialist to support students with disabilities, facilitate accommodations, and provide targeted academic coaching. The role emphasizes equitable access, inclusive learning, and collaboration with faculty and campus partners.

The position requires a master’s degree in a related field and at least three years of professional experience in higher education, with a strong emphasis on ADA compliance, documentation, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field (Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Disability Studies, Educational Psychology, Higher Education, Counseling, or related).
• Minimum of three years of professional experience supporting students with disabilities in higher education or similar setting.
• Knowledge of ADA, Section 504, and disability accommodation processes in educational environments.
• Experience providing academic support, coaching, advising, or learning support services to students with disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct access interviews and determine reasonable accommodations in line with federal/state laws and policies.
• Manage a caseload of students and serve as primary contact for accommodations and academic support.
• Engage in interactive processes to identify barriers and determine accommodations for equitable access.
• Maintain accurate, timely, confidential documentation of accommodation requests and implementations.
• Provide individualized coaching in executive functioning, organization, time management, self-advocacy, and learning strategies.
• Develop and facilitate workshops and programs promoting academic success, retention, and student engagement.

Skills

Student counseling

Equity and inclusion

Communication

Organizational skills

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Disability Studies, Educational Psychology, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field

Tools

Case management systems

Learning management systems (LMS)

Job description

Bunker Hill Community College seeks a Disabilities Counselor/Academic Learning Specialist to support students with disabilities, facilitate accommodations, and provide targeted academic coaching. The role emphasizes equitable access, inclusive learning, and collaboration with faculty and campus partners.

The position requires a master’s degree in a related field and at least three years of professional experience in higher education, with a strong emphasis on ADA compliance, documentation, and