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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 Job Ad# (req4572)