Title: TRIO Program for Student Achievement Learning Specialist

Unit: MCCC Professional Staff       

Department: Student Support Services

Reports to: Director, TRIO Program for Student Achievement 

Date: August 14, 2024 (Reopened September 25, 2024) 

General Summary: The TRIO Program for Student Achievement at MCC is a federal grant-funded program serving 100 students with documented disabilities.  The program offers academic, career, transfer, financial aid and personal advising in a fast-paced non-therapeutic setting to college students with documented disabilities. This is a part-time, 10-month position, working 15 hours per week when classes are in session.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing academic coaching and support with time management, organization, planning/prioritization, study strategies, test preparation, and other executive function skills that facilitate academic success  
• Providing academic support with course-based questions and assignments
• Assisting students with use of educational/assistive technology including Blackboard LMS
• Informal assessment of academic skills
• Development and implementation of resources and materials to support student individual learning needs. 
• Consistent documentation of sessions in the Student Access Database
• Attendance and participation in staff meetings and trainings
• Prompt communication with supervisor

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Student Development, Counseling, or Special Education required; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 
• Previous experience in executive function support in a college setting
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of best practices in supporting students with learning differences
• Sensitivity to students' intersecting identities and needs
• Knowledge of theoretical information on student development and working with students with documented disabilities
• Understanding of FERPA, ADA law, and other laws/regulations that pertain to working with college students is expected.
• The ability to responsibly handle confidential/sensitive information is critical.
• Experience with equity-minded work and/or understanding of individuals of diverse identities such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, veterans, and individuals with different academic preparation levels and varying physical and learning abilities. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Education, Student Development, Counseling, or Special Education.
• Training or certification as an executive function coach

Salary Range: $33.95 per hour in accordance with the MCCC Collective Bargaining Agreement. 

Location: Lowell campus with occasional travel to Bedford as needed

Hours: 15 per week between 8:00 Am and 5:00 PM. Exact schedule to be determined upon hire

Expected Start Date: October 2024

Application Deadline: October 9, 2024 

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