Student Life Coach for Independent Living & Social Skills

North American Dental Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mansfield Hall invites applicants for a Substitute Coach role to support neurodivergent college students in Madison, WI. You will coach students on daily living skills, social interactions, and independence, guiding them to achieve the goals outlined in their Student MAPs.

You will build professional relationships, manage routines, and contribute to a welcoming residential environment while collaborating with the Director of Student Life and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, psychology, education, social work, human services, or a related field.
• At least one year of direct experience coaching, mentoring, tutoring, or supporting students or young adults with diverse learning and social needs.
• Ability to build professional, trusting relationships with students, families, colleagues, campus partners, and community service providers.
• Understand the academic, social, emotional, and independent living challenges in a post-secondary environment.
• Ability to make sound decisions independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Able to monitor a dynamic residential environment with up to 50 students.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct coaching and support to residential students as they navigate schedules, goals, and community expectations.
• Follow routines and action steps in Student MAPs, including self-care and social goals.
• Build professional relationships with students and provide encouragement, accountability, and clear boundaries.
• Address and de-escalate student well-being concerns and conflicts.
• Facilitate positive social interactions in common spaces and during activities.
• Coordinate extracurricular activities within Mansfield Hall and the surrounding community.
• Create an engaging, inclusive residential environment and monitor student progress with documentation.
• Contribute observations to development and refinement of student plans.
• Collaborate with leadership and staff to provide coordinated programming.

Skills

Coaching

Relationship building

De-escalation

Communication

Team collaboration

Boundary setting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences/psychology/education/social work/human services

Tools

Microsoft-based systems

Job description

Mansfield Hall invites applicants for a Substitute Coach role to support neurodivergent college students in Madison, WI. You will coach students on daily living skills, social interactions, and independence, guiding them to achieve the goals outlined in their Student MAPs.

You will build professional relationships, manage routines, and contribute to a welcoming residential environment while collaborating with the Director of Student Life and leadership.