Neurodiversity-Focused Academic Coach (Hybrid)

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s CTL is seeking a Student Services Officer 2 to coach and support neurodivergent students, offering group sessions and tailored strategies. You will collaborate with CTL and VPUE/VPGE teams to enhance academic skills and resilience, supporting undergraduates, graduates, and professionals.

The role emphasizes training peers, developing workshops, and coordinating services across campus while maintaining current evidence-based approaches to student success in a hybrid on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination.
• Strong interpersonal skills to identify students' needs, make recommendations, and follow-up.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized coaching for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on academic difficulties and neurodivergence.
• Meet regularly with undergraduates on academic status who are neurodivergent.
• Develop and facilitate skills-based group interventions and asynchronous resources.
• Oversee and manage group coaching programs, assign students to groups, and coordinate logistics.
• Support training and professional development of peer academic coaches.
• Contribute to CTL’s neurodiversity programs, including pre-orientation and workshops.
• Collaborate with the Office of Accessible Education to ensure seamless support.
• Collaborate with campus offices to raise awareness of CTL resources and connect students to support.
• Maintain knowledge on research-based strategies to support neurodivergent students.
• Represent CTL at university events and assist with outreach materials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stanford University’s CTL is seeking a Student Services Officer 2 to coach and support neurodivergent students, offering group sessions and tailored strategies. You will collaborate with CTL and VPUE/VPGE teams to enhance academic skills and resilience, supporting undergraduates, graduates, and professionals.

The role emphasizes training peers, developing workshops, and coordinating services across campus while maintaining current evidence-based approaches to student success in a hybrid on-site