Career Coordinator

Position Title: Career Coordinator Job Description

Department: UL LIFE

Responsibilities:

Career Coordinator job duties and expectations are outlined below:

Program & Policy Compliance

Follow UL LIFE, University, and Think College policies and use resources accordingly

Assist in accreditation efforts by developing or providing required documentation

Follow Graduation Checklist with graduating cohort

Respond to critical situations promptly and report all concerns, including personnel matters, to the Director

Track and report PD (Professional Development) and supply spending

Supervision & Recruitment

Oversee assigned graduate assistant(s), including those supporting Employment

Recruit and support peer mentors

Curriculum, Courses & Advising

Coordinate, develop, and implement innovative course content for LIFE-specific classes focused on career development

Conduct career/internship advising meetings as needed

Assist students in writing Individualized Learning Agreements (ILAs) and developing GATE (Graduating Alumni Transition Exploration) Plans as they pertain to students'' career goals

Student Planning & Support

Support individual student needs and provide academic assistance, including planning and organization

Implement Person-Centered Planning

Monitor student progress and maintain communication with families

Assist students with creating resumes, cover letters, Employment Goal Plans, and Employee Snapshots

Collect and use data to guide internship and job placement decisions

Program & Curriculum Development

Create and implement the Employment Guide and Job Continuum Plan

Design and oversee internship placements and work sampling sites

Develop and review Internship Assessments and Job Evaluations with students

Collaborate with IL Coordinator on transition planning and with Academic Coordinator on LIFE student course planning

Provide post-program job placement suggestions to students and families

Training & Education

Train mentors on internship/employment roles during fall and spring orientations

Conduct Work-Based Training with students each fall as appropriate

Train employers and staff on Disability Etiquette and the employment component of UL LIFE

Host annual training for all employment partnerships

Partnership & Employer Engagement

Form and maintain employment partnerships through outreach and relationship-building

Host informational meetings with potential employers

Conduct regular employer follow-ups, gather feedback, and provide support

Mentorship & Oversight

Observe job sites and provide feedback to employment mentors

Oversee and support assigned employment-focused graduate assistant

Student & Alumni Engagement

Oversee Learn with LIFE - Community Conversations

Serve as a GATE (Graduating Alumni Transition Exploration) Plan team member

Events & Engagement

Plan and participate in programmatic events (Orientation, Preview Day, Interviews, Trainings, Graduation, Recruiting)

Represent UL LIFE at university functions and support student campus involvement

Participate in staff engagement opportunities and professional development opportunities (e.g., SEPSEA, SOTA)

Serve on-call in assigned rotation

Collaboration & Communication

Maintain effective communication with staff, team members, and Director

Consult with peers and Director on student support strategies

Introduce program contacts and collaborators to colleagues as appropriate

Marketing & Outreach

Assist in developing marketing and publicity materials for target audiences

Create employment-related content for newsletters and social media related to courses and domain areas

Respond to inquiries about the UL LIFE program

Other Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Master''s degree in education, special education, or related field

Experience working with and educating individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching certification in education or special education

Experience working with special education or inclusive postsecondary education

Experience developing and assessing educational curriculum

Experience working with career development or employment assistance programs/services

Supervision experience

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