College Student Support Specialist

Easterseals Massachusetts

Supporting college students with disabilities as they transition to academics at NorthShore Community College. Position requires onsite presence primarily in Danvers, MA with potential visits to nearby colleges.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeDanvers • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $26 - $29 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop action plans each semester that addresses each student’s goals as they relate to their transition into college
Provide 1:1 coaching to develop and support concrete goals in areas of higher education and independent living to meet each student's unique needs and encourage independence in all phases of the student’s program
Support the student with executive functioning skills such as time management, organization, scheduling, etc.
Identify potential barriers and problem-solve around them with students and college staff
Create a supportive environment between the college and the student
Advocate for the student by identifying their needs and explain them to college staff
Maintain ongoing documentation related to monitoring and evaluating client progress on goals
Communication with referring agencies and program manager including monthly notes, weekly check-ins, and identifying and problem-solving challenges with clients
Ability to meet expectations, standards, and protocols of work sites and referring agencies
Assist students with navigating online learning platforms including, but not limited to Blackboard, Canvas, and Moodle
Help students understand the current college culture and expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in related field required; and/or Master's degree in related field
Experience with young adults with disabilities preferred
Knowledge of pertinent academic areas and learning situations including but not limited to secondary educational systems such as Blackboard, Moodle, Canvas, etc.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams) and Zoom video conferencing
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
TB test and health documentation clearing for work
COVID-19 vaccine (strongly preferred due to campus policies)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Develop action plans each semester that addresses each student’s goals as they relate to their transition into college
Provide 1:1 coaching to develop and support concrete goals in areas of higher education and independent living to meet each student's unique needs and encourage independence in all phases of the student’s program
Support the student with executive functioning skills such as time management, organization, scheduling, etc.
Identify potential barriers and problem-solve around them with students and college staff
Create a supportive environment between the college and the student
Advocate for the student by identifying their needs and explain them to college staff
Maintain ongoing documentation related to monitoring and evaluating client progress on goals
Communication with referring agencies and program manager including monthly notes, weekly check-ins, and identifying and problem-solving challenges with clients
Ability to meet expectations, standards, and protocols of work sites and referring agencies
Assist students with navigating online learning platforms including, but not limited to Blackboard, Canvas, and Moodle
Help students understand the current college culture and expectations 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in related field required; and/or Master's degree in related field
Experience with young adults with disabilities preferred
Knowledge of pertinent academic areas and learning situations including but not limited to secondary educational systems such as Blackboard, Moodle, Canvas, etc.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams) and Zoom video conferencing
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
TB test and health documentation clearing for work
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Hard Skills & Tools

executive functioning skillstime managementorganizationschedulingdocumentationproblem-solvingcoachingadvocacy

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillssupportive environmentindependence encouragement

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeTB testhealth documentationCOVID-19 vaccine