Moorhead Academic Coach

The Moorhead Academic Coach is a vital member of the Office for Accessibility & Educational Opportunity at Vassar College. This full-time, 10-month position is responsible for providing academic coaching and learning strategy assistance to students with diagnosed learning differences, psychological disorders, chronic health impairments, and other disability-related needs.

• Provide executive skills/academic coaching services and learning strategy instruction for a caseload of 20-25 students registered with the Office for Accessibility and Educational Opportunity.
• Communicate clearly, orally and in writing, information about your caseload to the director to coordinate support internally and with other campus resources.
• Develop workshops independently and collaboratively for students on topics related to executive function, mindset, neurodiversity, and academic skills.
• Assist in the coordination of accommodations, including assistive technology usage, notetaker services, exam proctoring arrangements, and/or alternative print format as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to contribute toward effective implementation of office programs and services.
• Perform additional administrative duties as assigned.

• Advanced degree or substantial coursework in learning disabilities, special education, or related discipline with relevant experience and training in the field of learning disabilities, strongly preferred.
• Three years teaching or direct professional experience working with neurodiverse students, preferably at the post-secondary level.
• Proven ability to learn new software effectively, including familiarity with text-to-speech and document conversion software.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively, and respectfully in a complex and diverse academic environment.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated willingness to advance professional skills and knowledge including current research, best practices, and educational trends in providing student-centered support.

Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley. We are deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference.

• 22 vacation days for full-time employees
• Unlimited paid personal and sick time for use at the supervisor's approval
• 14 paid holidays per year
• A choice of three health plans
• Participation in FSA, Dependent Care, and Transit programs
• Voluntary, employee-paid dental insurance plan
• Life Insurance and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability programs
• 403(b) defined contribution plan after one year of service