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Lasell University · 3 weeks ago

Accessibility Services Ignite Program Coordinator -

Lasell University - Newton, MA 02466

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$60K/yr - $65K/yr

3+ years exp

Lasell University is seeking an outstanding candidate for a full-time position in its office of Accessibility Services. The role involves designing and implementing a targeted program for incoming students seeking academic and social support, as well as coordinating resources and monitoring student progress.

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Responsibilities

Lead weekly (~60 minutes) academic/executive function coaching sessions, individually or in small groups, with flexibility of scheduling sessions

Plan and facilitate the implementation of weekly small-group social coaching sessions using the PEERS Social Skills Coaching program

Plan and facilitate periodic social programming primarily intended for students enrolled in this program

Plan and implement programming for a third day of first-year student Orientation (to be held the day before orientation sessions begin in full)

Coordinate student access to Lasell resources (academic tutoring, counseling, health services, residential life, e.g.)

Monitor and report on student progress throughout and after the end of each semester

Consult academic advisors prior to students’ first semester and throughout successive semesters to guide course registration

Interpret student/family-submitted accommodation/service documentation

Collaborate with the Director of Accessibility Services and Academic Support to coordinate housing accommodation requests and logistics

Assist with student and instructor rollout and continued use of Symplicity Accommodate software

Collaborate with and guide student accessibility affinity group leaders with regular meetings and periodic events

Consult, communicate and meet with students seeking task-specific and ongoing support under the auspices of Accessibility Services

Assist the Director of Accessibility Services and Academic Support with internal and external outreach and visibility initiatives

This position will include other responsibilities as needed

Qualification

Guiding students with disabilitiesAcademic supportInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsBachelor's degreeMaster's degreeContinuous learning

Required

Bachelor's degree required

A minimum of 3 years working with, guiding and advising students with disabilities in an educational setting, at the post-secondary and/or secondary level

Knowledge of best practices in post-secondary academic support and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development to stay current with research and trends in academic support services and higher education

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders