Life Coach and Academic Support Specialist (PT)

Key Responsibilities * Provide individual and group consultation, support, and direct service for students with an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis and/or other identified disabilities regarding academic advising and personal skill building in the areas of self-advocacy, social skills, and conflict resolution. * Assist in moderating and resolving individual student challenges within the academic and College community by collaborating with eligible students and their instructors to develop appropriate classroom accommodations, consulting regularly with students to assist them in building appropriate study strategies and self-advocacy skills and communicating with parents as needed. * Provide education and consultation to the College community in order to promote awareness and understanding of students on the autism spectrum and support the development and application of innovative pedagogical practices in support of students with disabilities. Experience and Qualifications * A Bachelor’s degree is required with preferred focus in Psychology, Counseling, Education or similarly related field. * 1–3 years of related experience required Required Knowledge * Knowledge of Autism Spectrum potential accompanying issues such as executive functioning, time management, social skills, transitioning skills, sensory sensitivity, and verbal/non-verbal communication. Required Skills and Abilities * To perform this job successfully, the Life Coach and Academic Support Specialist must demonstrate integrity and confidentiality; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; an appreciation and awareness of the need to provide and advise others regarding students on the Autism Spectrum. * In addition, the Life Coach and Academic Support Specialist should possess compassion, open-mindedness, patience, flexibility, tolerance, determination, and a sense of humor. * The Life Coach and Academic Support Specialist must possess a sincere interest and ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, parents, and other staff to address complex disability issues in a post-secondary educational environment in a tactful, supportive manner * Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues * Knowledge of the behaviors commonly associated with students on the Autism spectrum; a tolerance for anxiety; and the ability to let the student lead the dialogue, and introduce strategies along the lines of their interests. Compensation Starting salary will be competitive, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Expected starting salary: $23.20 per hour. This is a part-time position approved for up to 24 hours per week between August 15 and May 15. Allegheny College [ founded in 1815, is one of the nation’s most historic and innovative four-year colleges with the distinct requirement of completing a major and minor in different academic areas. This multidisciplinary learning celebrates students’ unusual combinations of interests and provides creative, independent thinkers with a path for educational depth and intellectual growth, preparing them for a successful launch after graduation and even for careers that may not yet exist. Located in western Pennsylvania, 1.5 hours equidistant from Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo, Allegheny College is one of 40 colleges featured in Loren Pope’s “Colleges That Change Lives” and recently ranked #4 by The Princeton Review in its Top 20 Best Private Schools for Making an Impact. In its 2025 rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Allegheny College as one of the country’s top 100 national liberal arts colleges, with special distinctions including one of the top 10 best for senior capstone experience and one of the top 25 best for undergraduate research and creative activities. Allegheny’s undergraduate residential education prepares students for successful, meaningful lives by promoting students’ intellectual, moral, and social development and encouraging personal and civic responsibility. Allegheny’s faculty and staff combine high academic standards and a commitment to the exchange of knowledge with a supportive approach to learning. Graduates are equipped to think critically and creatively, write clearly, speak persuasively, and meet challenges in a diverse, interconnected world. Allegheny College is deeply committed to creating an inclusive community that actively challenges racism, sexism, heterosexism, religious bigotry, and other forms of bias (see Allegheny College Statement of Community [ Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Allegheny does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin. Allegheny College is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Director of Human Resources. Visit the Allegheny College Web Site at [