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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