Student Support Specialist

Jobtailor; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a dedicated professional to provide on-campus and virtual support to college students with disabilities. You will develop semester action plans, deliver 1:1 coaching, and help students build executive functioning skills in a supportive campus partnership.

Success requires a Bachelor's degree and strong communication, with a preference for experience with young adults with disabilities. The role emphasizes collaboration with campus staff and a commitment to inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Experience with young adults with disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of academic areas and learning situations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• COVID-19 vaccine strongly preferred due to campus policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-campus and virtual support to college students with disabilities.
• Develop semester action plans addressing each student’s goals.
• Provide 1:1 coaching to develop concrete goals and progress.
• Support students with executive functioning skills.
• Identify barriers and problem-solve to overcome them.
• Create a supportive environment between college and student.
• Maintain ongoing documentation to monitor and evaluate client progress.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Coaching

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide on-campus and virtual support to college students with disabilities
• Develop action plans each semester that address each student’s goals
• Provide 1:1 coaching to develop and support concrete goals
• Support the student with executive functioning skills
• Identify potential barriers and problem-solve around them
• Create a supportive environment between the college and the student
• Maintain ongoing documentation related to monitoring and evaluating client progress

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field required
• Experience with young adults with disabilities preferred
• Knowledge of pertinent academic areas and learning situations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• COVID-19 vaccine (strongly preferred due to campus policies)

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Communication
• Coaching
• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• COVID-19 Vaccine