<p>Lasell University seeks an outstanding candidate for a full-time, 12-month (in-person) position in Lasell's office of Accessibility Services. This candidate will assist in the design and development as well as lead the implementation of a new, targeted program for incoming Lasell students seeking higher levels of academic and/or social support, the Ignite Program. Primary Responsibilities: student-facing Lead weekly (~60 minutes) academic/executive function coaching sessions, individually or in small groups, with flexibility of scheduling sessions Plan and facilitate the implementation of weekly small-group social coaching sessions using the PEERS Social Skills Coaching program Plan and facilitate periodic social programming primarily intended for students enrolled in this program Plan and implement programming for a third day of first-year student Orientation (to be held the day before orientation sessions begin in full) Primary Responsibilities: case-management Coordinate student access to Lasell resources (academic tutoring, counseling, health services, residential life, e.g.) Monitor and report on student progress throughout and after the end of each semester Consult academic advisors prior to students' first semester and throughout successive semesters to guide course registration Interpret student/family-submitted accommodation/service documentation Collaborate with the Director of Accessibility Services and Academic Support to coordinate housing accommodation requests and logistics Assist with student and instructor rollout and continued use of Symplicity Accommodate software Collaborate with and guide student accessibility affinity group leaders with regular meetings and periodic events Consult, communicate and meet with students seeking task-specific and ongoing support under the auspices of Accessibility Services Assist the Director of Accessibility Services and Academic Support with internal and external outreach and visibility initiatives This position will include other responsibilities as needed.</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred: (education, higher education administration, accessibility and disability studies, rehabilitation counseling, etc.) </li><li>A minimum of 3 years working with, guiding and advising students with disabilities in an educational setting, at the post-secondary and/or secondary level </li><li>Knowledge of best practices in post-secondary academic support and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development to stay current with research and trends in academic support services and higher education </li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders </li></ul> <p>Lasell University is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.</p>