Academic Coach (Learning Specialist), ADHD/LD Focus

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience

• At least one year of experience in a role working with students with ADHD and/or learning disabilities.

• Strong interpersonal skills to identify students' academic needs, make recommendations, and follow-up

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Experience teaching or conducting workshops or other trainings in a postsecondary setting 

• Ability to mentor and train student staff

• One or more years of experience teaching or conducting workshops or other training in a postsecondary setting 

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks, especially complex projects with multiple deadlines 

• Demonstrated interest and experience working with student and colleague populations that are highly diverse in terms of, for example, race, language of origin, ethnicity, nationality, religion, first-generation to college, age, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities, neurodiversity, and academic abilities and interests

• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, at various points during the year

Physical Requirements*: Frequently sit, and perform desk-based computer tasks; occasionally stand, walk, twist, use fine manipulation, grasp, use a telephone, write by hand, sort and file paperwork, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

Location: This is a hybrid work opportunity with a regular required presence of at least three days per week at the main campus of Stanford University. The remaining one to two days per week may optionally be conducted off-site, with schedules set in collaboration and according to programming needs and subject to the University’s hybrid work policies, which may change. 

* Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

In addition, preferred qualifications include:

• Advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate); Master’s Degree or a Doctorate in counseling, education, special education, applied educational psychology or related field is highly desirable

• Experience as a coach or learning specialist teaching skills related to ADHD and learning disabilities

• Coursework or other formal training (such as ongoing professional development) related to supporting students with ADHD and learning differences.

• Experience providing advanced academic support to university students in one or more areas related to college learning, such as peer tutoring programs, student development, counseling, teaching, reading and study skills, learning differences/disabilities, accommodations support, advising, and academic coaching 

The expected pay range for this position is $66,100 - $101,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

How to Apply

Completed applications will be reviewed on November 15 and on a rolling basis thereafter, with an anticipated start date in January 2024. People from groups historically and/or currently underrepresented in university education are encouraged to apply.

If you’re ready to work for an organization that nurtures diversity, respect, professional development, and a supportive work-life balance, we invite you to explore this opportunity and apply online. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume along with your online application.