Transition & Planning Coordinator

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No.

1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

UNC Greensboro supports students with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary ( CTP ) program while enrolled in Integrative Community Studies, a four-year certificate that emphasizes autonomy & agency, life planning, and career development. Students completing requirements for graduation receive a certificate in Integrative Community Studies, awarded by the Office of the Provost at UNCG.

Position Summary

The Transition & Life Planning Coordinator is an instructor for core courses for the ICS program of study. This position oversees services provided to students enrolled in the ICS Program by working directly with students and their person-centered plans, and HOPS Intervention Research. This position will also informally supervise volunteers, interns, and PT temporary student employees who provide 1:1 support for students (generally in the 1st and 2nd-years) of the Integrative Community Studies ( ICS ) Certificate Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters in a human services related field, or a Bachelors with minimum 5 years of experience with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• 2 years of experience in postsecondary education.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience.
• Instructional experience.
• Experience or working knowledge of Person-Centered-Planning principles/processes.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range Commensurate with experience

Org #-Department

Org #-Department Comp Trans and Post-Sec Edu - 11514

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 01/06/2026

For Best Consideration Date

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

FTE

FTE 1.000

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Permanent

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

Number of Months per Year

Number of Months per Year 12

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

• Supervision
  • Supervise PT student employees, volunteers, and interns.

Percentage Of Time

• Percentage Of Time 75%

Key Responsibility

Departmental Support and Classroom Instruction

• Teach core courses for the ICS department. Responsible for oversight of classes for all 1st & 2nd year students. Will teach group classes and individual classes for 12-15 students.
• Implement transition related programming (for incoming and existing students) – Including HOPS Research
• Participate in regular team meetings. Assist with departmental documentation and action plan development as needed.
• Participate in UNCG SOAR orientation for new and transfer students.
• Participate in Summer Transition programming for new incoming students.
• Emergency Management first line representative who will facilitate communication with campus partners and external partners. This position will be backed up by the Assistant Director.

Percentage Of Time

• Percentage Of Time 15%

Key Responsibility

Coordination of services and supports

• Oversee student “Person Centered Plans” ( PCP ). Collaboration with instructors around the creation of PCP’s (for a caseload of 12-15 students)
• Support Services – identify potential go-to people for various aspects of the action steps in each PCP…