SAIL Program Coordinator Position Available In Weakley, Tennessee

SAIL Program Coordinator 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars Martin, TN This is a full-time position with the University of Tennessee Skyhawks Achieving in Life (SAIL) Program, the Department of Educational Studies, and College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences. The SAIL Program is a 3-year state funded post-secondary training program for individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorders that can be renewed at the end of every grant cycle. Facilitate daily operations of Program Supervise designated staff, graduate assistants, and student workers Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual Program-related reports Create/edit application and accompanying release forms, student handbook, procedural documentation, other paperwork as needed Create/edit brochures (shared duty) Recruit mentors (shared duty) Recruit students for SAIL Program Create and manage multiple layers of scheduling (SAIL students, mentors, administrative) Distribute info to area schools, area Special Education directors, other service providers Participate in assessment of students each semester (academic, self-determination, course evaluations, goal setting, reflecting on semester) Coordinate and execute various research activities (e.g., Program Evaluation) Create, implement, and manage modifications to coursework Work with other student services on campus to implement accommodations for SAIL students Coordinate mentor/SAIL student connections Assist students in locating and traveling to courses throughout campus (as needed) Assist student in locating and navigating to internships (as needed) Plan and assist students with extracurricular activities (as needed) Coordinate with various undergraduate and graduate students, staff and faculty – collaborate and communicate on projects Communicate with investigators and staff regarding daily operations, research, and other important information through email, telephone, and documents.

Communicate with students:

daily updates, problem-solve, and goal setting Communicate with instructors: progress reports, request exams to modify, problem-solve Communicate with parents: problem solve, schedule parent meetings, answer emails, answer questions Communicate with parents through email, documents sent home, schedule meetings Communicate with faculty: independent study students, course syllabi development, student issues, problem solve Develop, plan, and organize student and parent events Write/revise publications related to SAIL marketing Disseminate research findings via presentations, lectures, publications, etc. Represent the Program at local, state, regional, national conferences and participate in scholarly work (i.e., presentations, panels, lectures) Collaborate with professionals in the field of Postsecondary education Meet with interested local schools, clubs, students to recruit students and disseminate information Serve as representative for Program and university on various community boards, panels, committees Teach undergraduate courses, independent studies on various topics in education, disability, counseling, etc.

Liaison with internship sites:

contact, inquire, visit, provide with information, train staff if needed, provide support as needed Serve as Vocational Rehabilitation Community Service Provider, providing Job Placement and Job Coaching services to Program graduates Document student progress with emails from supervisor, site visits, pictures, videos, etc. Create relevant instructional content to distribute to faculty and staff, workplaces, students Deliver trainings to on-campus and off-campus groups about Program and population Serve as site supervisor for undergraduate practicum students, interns, student organizations A Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Non-Profit Management, or related field required; Doctorate preferred Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an special education, vocational rehabilitation, helping, or management field; successful candidate has experience managing or supervising groups of people; if Doctoral degree, then less experience necessary. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Should possess excellent skills using computers and software packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher. Must have the ability to provide supervision. Must have the ability to coordinate events. Must have ability the to create and deliver training. Must have the ability to learn new computer software applications. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to work with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)