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