Career Coordinator

Career CoordinatorCareer Coordinator job duties and expectations are outlined below: Program & Policy ComplianceFollow UL LIFE, University, and Think College policies and use resources accordinglyAssist in accreditation efforts by developing or providing required documentationFollow Graduation Checklist with graduating cohortRespond to critical situations promptly and report all concerns, including personnel matters, to the DirectorTrack and report PD (Professional Development) and supply spendingSupervision & RecruitmentOversee assigned graduate assistant(s), including those supporting EmploymentRecruit and support peer mentorsCurriculum, Courses & AdvisingCoordinate, develop, and implement innovative course content for LIFE-specific classes focused on career developmentConduct career/internship advising meetings as neededAssist students in writing Individualized Learning Agreements (ILAs) and developing GATE (Graduating Alumni Transition Exploration) Plans as they pertain to students' career goalsStudent Planning & SupportSupport individual student needs and provide academic assistance, including planning and organizationImplement Person-Centered PlanningMonitor student progress and maintain communication with familiesAssist students with creating resumes, cover letters, Employment Goal Plans, and Employee SnapshotsCollect and use data to guide internship and job placement decisionsProgram & Curriculum DevelopmentCreate and implement the Employment Guide and Job Continuum PlanDesign and oversee internship placements and work sampling sitesDevelop and review Internship Assessments and Job Evaluations with studentsCollaborate with IL Coordinator on transition planning and with Academic Coordinator on LIFE student course planningProvide post-program job placement suggestions to students and familiesTraining & EducationTrain mentors on internship/employment roles during fall and spring orientationsConduct Work-Based Training with students each fall as appropriateTrain employers and staff on Disability Etiquette and the employment component of UL LIFEHost annual training for all employment partnershipsPartnership & Employer EngagementForm and maintain employment partnerships through outreach and relationship-buildingHost informational meetings with potential employersConduct regular employer follow-ups, gather feedback, and provide supportMentorship & OversightObserve job sites and provide feedback to employment mentorsOversee and support assigned employment-focused graduate assistantStudent & Alumni EngagementOversee Learn with LIFE – Community ConversationsServe as a GATE (Graduating Alumni Transition Exploration) Plan team memberEvents & EngagementPlan and participate in programmatic events (Orientation, Preview Day, Interviews, Trainings, Graduation, Recruiting) Represent UL LIFE at university functions and support student campus involvementParticipate in staff engagement opportunities and professional development opportunities (e.g., SEPSEA, SOTA) Serve on-call in assigned rotationCollaboration & CommunicationMaintain effective communication with staff, team members, and DirectorConsult with peers and Director on student support strategiesIntroduce program contacts and collaborators to colleagues as appropriateMarketing & OutreachAssist in developing marketing and publicity materials for target audiencesCreate employment-related content for newsletters and social media related to courses and domain areasRespond to inquiries about the UL LIFE programOther ResponsibilitiesPerform other duties as assignedQualifications: Master's degree in education, special education, or related fieldExperience working with and educating individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesPreferred Qualifications: Teaching certification in education or special educationExperience working with special education or inclusive postsecondary educationExperience developing and assessing educational curriculumExperience working with career development or employment assistance programs/servicesSupervision experience