Vocational Education Coach
Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA
Department Information:
The EXCEL Program at Bridgewater State University (BSU) is a fully-inclusive postsecondary program for young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Students in the EXCEL program share the same experiences as BSU undergraduate students in the areas of academics, socialization, professional development, self-advocacy and independent living. The EXCEL Program offers three options for participation.With supports in place, BSU EXCEL students enroll in courses, take part in internships, socialize with peers and participate in campus clubs and activities.
Position Information:
The EXCEL program is proud to offer this student employment opportunity to undergraduate students interested in enhancing their academic experience here at BSU. Undergraduate students interested in working in service-oriented fields such as education, social work, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and counseling will truly benefit from the hands-on experience they will gain through working with the students and staff in our program.
Vocational Education Coach Responsibilities:
The EXCEL Program at Bridgewater State University (BSU) is a fully-inclusive postsecondary program for young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Students in the EXCEL program share the same experiences as BSU undergraduate students in the areas of academics, socialization, professional development, self-advocacy and independent living. The EXCEL Program offers three options for participation.With supports in place, BSU EXCEL students enroll in courses, take part in internships, socialize with peers and participate in campus clubs and activities.
Position Information:
The EXCEL program is proud to offer this student employment opportunity to undergraduate students interested in enhancing their academic experience here at BSU. Undergraduate students interested in working in service-oriented fields such as education, social work, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and counseling will truly benefit from the hands-on experience they will gain through working with the students and staff in our program.
Vocational Education Coach Responsibilities:
- Attend and support students in Vocational Classes
- Attend and support students in study sessions
- Provide 1:1 and group support to EXCEL student, Mon-Fri, up to 20 hrs per week
- Attend and support EXCEL student in classes on and off the BSU Campus
- Attend and support EXCEL student in internships
- Collaborate with student and program staff at weekly check-in meetings
- Meet bi-weekly with EXCEL Staff for education coach check in meetings
- Assist student in utilizing campus resources
- Provide ongoing academic support, I.e. study skills, scheduling, organization and planning during academic year
- Complete program data collection forms
- Participate in program activities and events
- Complete and turn in weekly anticipated schedule on Friday each week
- Respond to substitute education coach opportunities in a timely manner
- Available to work in evenings
Eligibility requirements:
- Must be a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student registered for a minimum of six credits for the Fall 2026 semester.
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
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