Cutting Edge Academic Coordinator

The Cutting Edge Academic Coordinator works with students with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as parents, student workers, and Edgewood University staff & faculty to promote inclusion within higher education. The Academic Coordinator ensures student s’ academic accommodations are met, and modifications are implemented when appropriate. The Academic Coordinator also collaborates with faculty in supporting students in general education courses.

• Identifies and implements academic accommodations and support for students based on students’ Individualized Education Plans and other disability documentation
• Acts as the first point of contact to address student needs and supports in academics
• Attends weekly student meetings to address student needs and supports in academics
• Advices students on course selection and registration according to their certificate or degree plan
• Develops and monitors Individualized College Plans, student profiles, and student schedules
• Creates the Academic Master Schedule for the program

• Identifies student support needs (course coaching) and collaborates with program leadership to address these needs
• Collaborates with the Practicum Coordinator and/or other Education Faculty specifically to address practicum needs
• Communicates and collaborates with families, students, and faculty regarding academics
• Collaborates with other academic advisors at the University to support degree-seeking students
• Communicates with the Registrar’s Office regarding course audits, special arrangements, or other course related needs
• Communicates with the Division of Education regarding Cutting Edge courses, enrollment predictions, and the timetable
• Partners with program leadership to make changes to Cutting Edge courses or Cutting Edge certificates
• Partners with program leadership to address matters of campus and classroom inclusion

• May develop curriculum for select Cutting Edge courses: EDU
  91 Safety in the Community, EDU
  92 Interpersonal Relationships, EDU
  93& 94 Internship, and EDU
  90/100 Skills for Success
• May deliver direct instruction throughout the school year
• Provides regular feedback to students regarding their progress (when instructing)

• Collaborates with the Cutting Edge Team in planning and executing annual events:
  Concluding Ceremony, Pre-College Program, Cutting Edge Retreat, Open Houses, Night Market, Student Showcase, and Peer Mentor Appreciation
• Attends program events as assigned

• Available to respond to urgent student matters after hours via the duty phone; schedule is created on a rotating basis amongst staff

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field
• Experience implementing academic accommodations, modifications and support
• Minimum of three years related work experience

• Knowledge of academic accommodations and modifications, assistive technologies, and academic support tools/resources
• Ability to co-manage multiple student schedules
• Ability to collaborate with staff and faculty
• Experience in administrative management of services for adult learners with disabilities;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to incorporate assistive technology into the program
• Ability to use online applications such as Blackboard to monitor student assignment completion

Edgewood University, a Catholic university sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the University by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values – truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.