Executive Function - Learning Specialist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

Dental insurance and vision discount

12 paid state/federal holidays

Sick, vacation, and personal time

Flexible Spending Plans

Life insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

457(b) or 403(b) Deferred Compensation

Tuition benefits for employees

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PSLF eligibility

Free gym and campus parking

Job summary

Massachusetts Bay Community College seeks an Executive Function Learning Specialist to support student success through coaching, executive function skill development, and holistic advising. The role reports to the Director of Accessibility Resources and serves students registered with the Accessibility Resources Center.

You will strengthen executive function skills, develop learning strategies, build self-advocacy, and maintain a coaching caseload while collaborating with ARC staff and campus

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology or closely related field; with three (3) years' experience and/or training involving special education, disability services, academic coaching, or executive function coaching; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess student strengths, barriers and support needs related to academic performance.
• Assist students in developing executive function skills such as organization, planning and prioritizing, task initiation, self-monitoring and goal setting.
• Establish goals and individualized action plans for success strategies with measurable outcomes.
• Develop strategies for academic success including notetaking, test-taking strategies and study skills.
• Support students in navigating the transition to college and understanding the expectations, the systems, and available resources.
• Help students develop communication, problem-solving and self-advocacy skills.
• Document student interactions, referrals, progress notes and outcomes in designated student information systems.
• Provide consultation to faculty and staff regarding executive function challenges and effective student support strategies.
• Develop and facilitate workshops focusing on executive function skills such as time management, study skills, college readiness, self-advocacy and success in online courses.
• Analyze data on student participation and outcomes in collaboration with ARC staff.
• Maintain professional knowledge of best practices in academic coaching, executive function support, and student success.
• Maintain an advising caseload.

Skills

Executive function coaching

Academic coaching

Student support

Education

Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology

Job description

Executive Function - Learning Specialist

Department: Student Development

Location: Wellesley Hills/Framingham

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region’s economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is served by a cadre of employees of varied backgrounds and experiences. We invite all individuals to consider joining our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college, offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds. Reporting to the Director of Accessibility Resources, this position supports student success through individualized academic coaching, executive function skill development and holistic advising. The Executive Function Coach works with students registered with the Accessibility Resources Center. The Coach helps students strengthen executive function skills, develop effective learning strategies, build self‑advocacy skills, and navigate the challenges with the transition to college. The Coach will maintain an assigned coaching and advising caseload, monitor student progress and interventions, and collaborate with the ARC coaching staff and other campus partners.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assess student strengths, barriers and support needs related to academic performance;
• Assist students in developing key executive function skills such as organizations, planning and prioritizing, task initiation, self‑monitoring and goal setting;
• Establish goals and individualized action plans for success strategies with measurable outcomes;
• Develop strategies for academic success including notetaking, test‑taking strategies and study skills;
• Support students in navigating the transition to college and understanding the expectations, the systems, and available resources;
• Help students develop strong communication, problem‑solving and self‑advocacy skills;
• Accurately document student interactions, referrals, progress notes and outcomes in designated student information systems;
• Provide consultation to faculty and staff regarding executive function challenges and effective student support strategies;
• Develop and facilitate workshops that focus on executive function skills such as time management, study skills, college readiness, self‑advocacy, goal setting, and success in online courses;
• Analyze data on student participation and outcomes in collaboration with ARC staff;
• Maintains professional knowledge of best practices in academic coaching, executive function support, and student success;
• Maintain an advising caseload;
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster themission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates the variety of student experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology or closely related field; with three (3) years' experience and/or training involving special education, disability services, academic coaching, or executive function coaching; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of affirmative action;
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need;
• Knowledge of executive functioning, neurodiversity, learning disabilities and evidence-based coaching practices;
• Strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to motivate students;
• Comfortable with video conferencing, online learning platforms and general office applications;
• Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and inclusive educational practices.

Additional Information:

Salary Range:

$72,265 - $80,813, in accordance with one's education and experience as dictated by the collective bargaining agreement classification compensation structure.

As a Massachusetts State Employee, you are offered an outstanding suite of benefits adding value to your salary.

• Array of choices for health insurance plans to meet individual/family needs
• Affordable Dental Insurance and vision discount program
• 12 paid State/ Federal holidays
• Generous sick, vacation, and personal time
• Flexible Spending Plans to reduce your taxable income
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan, providing a fixed, pre-established benefit for employees at retirement
• Thinking to save more money towards retirement: consider Deferred Compensation plans i.e., 457(b) or 403(b).
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Free gym and parking on campus

Need more info: https://www.massbay.edu/employment/benefits

Position Type:

MCCC Unit Professional

MCCC Union Title, and Grade:

Learning Specialist, Grade 5

Source of Funding:

State Appropriation

Deadline:

August 26th, 2026, or after that until filled.

Faculty

Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and official certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s affirmative action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.