Learning Strategist/Learning Coach - Disability Services

Learning Strategist/Learning Coach - Disability Services

• 10003987

• Fairfax, VA

• Part-Time / Hourly Wage

• Opening on: May 7 2026

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Department: UL

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time (10-20 hours per week during Fall and Spring semester)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary: $23/Hour

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Mason Autism Support Initiative (MASI) and the Executive Functioning Program (EFP) are fee-based programs offered through Disability Services, providing support beyond standard disability accommodations. MASI and EFP offer individualized academic support to degree-seeking George Mason University students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or disabilities related to executive functioning skills.

About the Position:

The Learning Strategist (MASI) and the Learning Coach (EFP) provide one-on-one sessions with students on a consistent and reoccurring basis. This position requires approximately 10 to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semester only.

Responsibilities:

• Implementation of strategies and skill development in areas such as self-advocacy, time management, organization, planning, studying, goal-setting, problem-solving, self-monitoring, and decision-making;
• Guidance and modeling effective communication with faculty, peers, and classmates;
• Collaborative identification and support for addressing and managing challenging situations;
• Assistance in accessing and utilizing campus resources;
• Support with coordination, collaboration and engagement between students and university resources (e.g.: faculty, staff, departments);
• Preparation and support for transition to post-graduation and job placement;
• On-going administrative work (e.g.: weekly logs, time sheets, student check-ins); and
• Attending staff meetings, professional development, bi-weekly supervision meetings.

Required Qualifications:

• Understanding of disabilities, particularly related to ASD and Executive Functioning;
• Knowledge in Special Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Educational Psychology, or a related field, including practical experience working with individuals with disabilities;
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities;
• Ability to organize and coordinate with on-campus resources; and
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with young adults with disabilities, specifically related to ASD and/or Executive Functioning disabilities; and
• Experience working in higher education.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Learning Strategist/Learning Coach - Disability Services at 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: May 7, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: May 21, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

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