Job Description

Raven Scholars Program provides a supported transition for University of Idaho students on the autism spectrum. The program supports college success by providing weekly planning meetings, peer mentoring, coordination of campus services and opportunities to improve social, academic and life skills. Participants are admitted to the program on a first-come, first-serve basis for this donation-based program.

• Provides one-on-one and group support to individuals enrolled in the program to improve academic and social skills
• Assisting their direct supervisor, Raven Scholars Associate Director, in managing general office responsibilities. The Academic and Social Skills Coach would be responsible for learning about and educating Raven Scholars about campus resources, including the Center for Disability Access and Resources, Student Support Services, Tutoring, Counseling and Mental Health Center, and other campus services
• The Academic and Social Skills coach would manage a caseload of Raven Scholar students, which includes developing individualized semester action plans, rotating weekly planning meetings, interventions for social and academic issues, and being available for additional scheduled coaching sessions on social and academic skills for all Raven Scholar students
• The position also models social and academic skills through social opportunities within the program and develops rapport with all Raven Scholars
• This role may include assisting in organized events, such as facilitating discussion groups and workshops
• In addition, the Academic and Social Skills coach may be responsible for educating campus partners on how to best serve Neuro-Diverse students through collaboration and mediation with faculty, staff, and other students
• Other duties as assigned

About University of Idaho

Since 1889, the University of Idaho has provided motivated students with a transformative higher education experience that prepares them to solve real-world problems and achieve success in their lives and careers. Beginning with our beautiful residential campus in Moscow, the university’s reach extends throughout Idaho, serving over 12,000 students with educational centers in Coeur d’Alene, Boise and Idaho Falls, a research and extension center in Twin Falls, plus Extension offices in 42 counties. One of the nation’s land-grant research universities, U of I is a noted national leader in student-centered learning and interdisciplinary research that promotes public service. Our work serves businesses and communities, advancing the pursuit of diversity, citizenship and global outreach.

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