On-Call Residential Coach for Student Growth

Greenyard; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

HSA option

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Paid winter break

Disability and life insurance

Work expense reimbursement

Free meals and drinks during shift

Job summary

Mansfield Hall in Burlington, Vermont, is a living and learning community for neurodivergent college students. Coaches drive the four areas—Living, Learning, Giving and Engaging—not in a classroom, but in real moments, every day.

The role supports residential students across Community Engagement, Academic, or Connections Coach shifts, helping learners build social, independent living, and community skills. This is an as-needed, part-time role with benefits where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, psychology, education, social work, or related field.
• At least one year of direct coaching, mentoring, tutoring, or student support.
• Ability to make sound independent decisions while collaborating with a team.
• Capacity to support up to 50 students in a residential setting.
• Reliability and flexibility to cover shifts on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct coaching and support to residential students across Community Engagement, Academic, or Connections Coach shifts as needed.
• Support students' individualized MAPs and help build social, independent living, and community engagement skills.
• De-escalate emotional situations and address well-being concerns as they arise.
• Facilitate positive social interactions in common spaces, meals, and community activities.
• Document progress using tracking systems with same-day handoff to avoid blindsides.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on student support.

Skills

Direct coaching experience

Independent decision making

Team communication

Residential setting support

Reliability and flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences / psychology / education / social work

Job description

Mansfield Hall in Burlington, Vermont, is a living and learning community for neurodivergent college students. Coaches drive the four areas—Living, Learning, Giving and Engaging—not in a classroom, but in real moments, every day.

The role supports residential students across Community Engagement, Academic, or Connections Coach shifts, helping learners build social, independent living, and community skills. This is an as-needed, part-time role with benefits where applicable.