Student Support Specialist

Easterseals Massachusetts

College Student Support Specialist providing on-campus support to students with disabilities. Assisting with academics and campus living at colleges in Western Massachusetts.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeSpringfield • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $26 - $29 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide on-campus and virtual support to college students with disabilities
Develop action plans each semester that address each student’s goals
Provide 1:1 coaching to develop and support concrete goals
Support the student with executive functioning skills
Identify potential barriers and problem-solve around them
Create a supportive environment between the college and the student
Maintain ongoing documentation related to monitoring and evaluating client progress

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in related field required
Experience with young adults with disabilities preferred
Knowledge of pertinent academic areas and learning situations
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
COVID-19 vaccine (strongly preferred due to campus policies)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
paid time off
flexible work arrangements
professional development

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Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationCoachingProblem-Solving

Certifications

COVID-19 Vaccine