Career Coordinator

Position Title
:
Career Coordinator Job Description

Department
: UL LIFE

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

• Master's degree in education, special education, or related field
• Experience working with and educating individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

• 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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