Learning Strategist​/Learning Coach - Disability Services

Department: UL

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Salary: $22.50/hr

Criminal Background Check: Yes

The Mason Autism Support Initiative (MASI) and the Executive Functioning Program (EFP) are fee-based services offered through Disability Services, providing support beyond standard disability accommodations. MASI offers personalized academic and social support to degree‑seeking George Mason University students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The EFP provides academic assistance to students with disabilities related to executive functioning skills.

The Learning Strategist (MASI) and the Learning Coach (EFP) meet regularly with students, on a weekly basis, to offer ongoing support in various aspects of university life. The support is individualized to meet each student's needs. This position is not eligible for international visa sponsorship.

The Learning Strategist meets with each student for 2 hours per week, while the Learning Coach spends up to 3 hours per week providing individual support in hybrid meetings. The position requires approximately 10 to 29 hours per week, depending on availability.

• Help students implement strategies and develop skills in self‑advocacy, time management, organization, planning, studying, goal‑setting, problem‑solving, self‑monitoring, and decision‑making.
• Offer guidance in effective communication with faculty, peers, and classmates, modeling best practices.
• Collaboratively identify and support addressing social needs and managing challenging situations.
• Assist students in accessing and utilizing campus resources for academic and personal success.
• Coordinate and collaborate between students and university faculty, staff, departments, and community organizations when needed.
• Help with preparation and support for a smooth transition to post‑graduation and job placement.

Additional responsibilities for both roles include:

• Administrative work (e.g., weekly logs, timesheets).
• Supervisions.
• Staff meetings / professional development.
• Meetings with students and professors/campus resources (per student request).
• Check‑ins via email, text, and/or phone with students.

• Current enrollment in a graduate program in Special Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Educational Psychology, or a related field, or relevant education and experience.
• Experience and proficiency working with individuals with disabilities, preferably with young adults.
• Ability to organize and coordinate on‑ and off‑campus resources.
• Demonstrated attributes that provide effective work habits including reliability, self‑motivation, observant, and empathetic.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated attributes that provide creative problem‑solving skills as well as critical and broad‑level thinking skills.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate regularly with team members to monitor students' progress and meet individualized needs.
• Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback as well as being open to new ideas.

• Experience working with individuals with ASD and/or Executive Functioning related disabilities.
• Familiarity with the field of higher education (ideally some experience working at a college or university).
• Demonstrated understanding of common needs of individuals with ASD and/or Executive Functioning related disabilities, particularly young adults.
• Experience working with college students.
• Knowledge of issues regarding transition from high school to postsecondary education for students with disabilities.

Qualified applicants will be interviewed on an ongoing process.

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Learning Strategist/Learning Coach - Disability Services at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with Resume for review.

Posting Open Date: April 22, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by: June 29, 2025

Open Until Filled: Yes