Location
4400 University Drive, MSN 5C9
Student Union Building 1, Suite 2500
Fairfax, VA 22030
Our hours
9:00 AM – 5.00 PM
Monday – Friday
Contact us
Phone: 703 993 2474
Email: efp@gmu.edu
Learning Strategist/Learning Coach, Disability Services
Responsibilities
The Mason Autism Support Initiative (MASI), and Executive Functioning Program (EFP) are fee-based programs offered through Disability Services, providing additional supports and resources beyond disability-related accommodations. MASI provides individualized, comprehensive social and academic supports to degree-seeking Mason students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). EFP provides academic supports for students diagnosed with disabilities related to executive functioning skills.
The Learning Strategist (MASI) and the Learning Coach (EFP) meet and correspond with students regularly and consistently on a weekly basis to provide support with many aspects of university life, depending on their individual needs. Possible areas of support include:
The Learning Strategist spends 2 hours a week per student and the Learning Coach spends up to 3 hours a week per student working together during individual meetings (hybrid). Position will require approximately 10-29 hours each week depending upon applicants’ availability.
Additional responsibilities for both roles include:
Qualifications
Successful candidates will have an understanding of disabilities, particularly related to ASD and Executive Functioning, as well as:
Preferred qualifications include: 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); a demonstrated understanding of common needs of individuals with ASD and/or Executive Functioning related disabilities, particularly young adults; experience working with college students; and knowledge of issues regarding transition from high school to postsecondary education for students with disabilities.
Compensation
$22/hour for meetings with students and participation in staffing meetings, supervisions, and administrative work.
To apply:
To apply for this position, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact info of three professional references to the information listed below.
Skye Berg, Assistant Director
Disability Services
SUB 1, Suite 2500, MSN 5C9
Email: sberg7@gmu.edu
Website: https://ods.gmu.edu
4400 University Drive, MSN 5C9
Student Union Building 1, Suite 2500
Fairfax, VA 22030
9:00 AM – 5.00 PM
Monday – Friday
Phone: 703 993 2474
Email: efp@gmu.edu