About the role
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 https://jobs.gmu.edu/. 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: August 2, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes