Executive Function - Learning Specialist

Department: Student Development

Location: Wellesley Hills/Framingham

MassBay fosters educationalexcellence and academic success to prepare students for local and globalcitizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meet critical workforcedemands of communities, and to contribute to the region’s economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is served by a cadre of employeesof varied backgrounds and experiences. Weinvite all individuals to consider joining our community.

Located in GreaterBoston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college, offeringassociate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in WellesleyHills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community and have adesire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs andbackgrounds. Reporting to the Director of Accessibility Resources, thisposition supports student success through individualized academic coaching,executive function skill development and holistic advising. The Executive Function Coach works withstudents registered with the Accessibility Resources Center. The Coach helps students strengthen executivefunction skills, develop effective learning strategies, build self-advocacyskills, and navigate the challenges with the transition to college. The Coachwill maintain an assigned coaching and advising caseload, monitor studentprogress and interventions, and collaborate with the ARC coaching staff andother campus partners.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Provide individualized academic coaching and executivefunction support to students, including:

• Assess student strengths, barriers and support needs related to academic performance;
  
  
• Assist students in developing key executive function skills such as organizations, planning and prioritizing, task initiation, self-monitoring and goal setting;
  
  
• Establish goals and individualized action plans for success strategies with measurable outcomes;
  
  
• Develop strategies for academic success including notetaking, test-taking strategies and study skills;
  
  
• Support students in navigating the transition to college and understanding the expectations, the systems, and available resources;
  
  
• Help students develop strong communication, problem-solving and self-advocacy skills;
  
  
• Accurately document student interactions, referrals, progress notes and outcomes in designated student information systems;
  
  
• Provide consultation to faculty and staff regarding executive function challenges and effective student support strategies;
  
  
• Develop and facilitate workshops that focus on executive function skills such as time management, study skills, college readiness, self-advocacy, goal setting, and success in online courses;
  
  
• Analyze data on student participation and outcomes in collaboration with ARC staff;
  
  
• Maintains professional knowledge of best practices in academic coaching, executive function support, and student success;
  
  
• Maintain an advising caseload;
  
  
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. Asupervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster themission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegiallyand collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates the varietyof student experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology orclosely related field; with three (3) years' experience and/or traininginvolving special education, disability services, academic coaching, orexecutive function coaching; or an equivalent combination of education,training, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action;
  
  
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
  
  
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need;
  
  
• Knowledge of executive functioning, neurodiversity, learning disabilities and evidence-based coaching practices;
  
  
• Strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to motivate students;
  
  
• Comfortable with video conferencing, online learning platforms and general office applications;
  
  
• Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and inclusive educational practices.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $72,265- $80,813, in accordance with one'seducation and experience as dictated by the collective bargaining agreementclassification compensation structure.

As a Massachusetts State Employee, you are offered an outstandingsuite of benefits adding value to your salary.

• Array of choices for health insurance plans to meet individual/ family needs
  
  
• Affordable Dental Insurance and vision discount program
  
  
• 12 paid State/ Federal holidays
  
  
• Generous sick, vacation, and personal time
  
  
• Flexible Spending Plans to reduce your taxable income
  
  
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
  
  
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan, providing a fixed, pre-established benefit for employees at retirement
  
  
• Thinking to save more money towards retirement: consider Deferred Compensation plans i.e., 457(b) or 403(b).
  
  
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
  
  
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  
  
• Free gym and parking on campus
  

Need moreinfo: https://www.massbay.edu/employment/benefits

Position Type: MCCC Unit Professional

MCCC Union Title, andGrade: Learning Specialist, Grade 5

Source of Funding: State Appropriation

Deadline: August 26th,2026, or after that until filled.

To Apply: Please include a letter ofinterest and resume with your online application.

Faculty

Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcriptsand official certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay CommunityCollege is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability,religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexualorientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of theEducational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The Collegeprohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaintsconcerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall bereferred to the College’s Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, theMassachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal EmploymentOpportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Officefor Civil Rights.