Program Coordinator (Career Support Coordinator)
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- University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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- Greensboro, NC
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- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
999832
Functional Title:Program Coordinator (Career Support Coordinator)
Position Type:Research
Position Eclass:EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information:UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:UNC Greensboro supports students with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) program while enrolled in Integrative Community Studies, a four-year certificate that emphasizes self-determination, life planning, and career development. Students completing requirements for graduation receive a certificate in Integrative Community Studies, awarded by the Office of the Provost at UNCG.
Position Summary:The primary purpose of the Career Support Coordinator position is to assess and support students with career development in the Integrative Community Studies (ICS) at UNC Greensboro. The Career Support Coordinator (CSC) will focus on students in their junior and senior year of course study with emphasis on the following: assessment for employment readiness; employment connections; employment supports; as well as progression toward self-directed lives in the community and specific living locations of their choice. The CSC is responsible for assisting and supporting students to ensure a successful transition from college life to post graduate life.
Minimum Qualifications:This position requires a Master’s Degree in a related area such as Specialized Education or Rehabilitation Counseling from an accredited program or Bachelor’s degree and 5 years experience in the field of special education and/or the area of intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Preferred Qualifications:It is preferred that the qualifications of a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) are met. Flexible work hours are required to meet the student needs. Experience with higher education with the population is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants:Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that includes:
- Name
- Company Name
- Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
- Email Address
- Contact Phone Number
Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process.
Recruitment Range:Commensurate with Experience
Org #-Department:Comp Trans and Post-Sec Edu - 11514
Job Open Date:10/13/2020
Open Until Filled:Yes
FTE:1.000
Type of Appointment:Permanent
Number of Months per Year:12
FLSA:Exempt
Percentage Of Time:20%
Key Responsibility:Student Assessment
Essential Tasks:Work in partnership with the Integrate Course of Study (ICS) Academic Division and UNCG Career Services to thoroughly assess students for employment interests and readiness for involvement with the NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Percentage Of Time:30%
Key Responsibility:Post Graduate Career Plan Development
Essential Tasks:Work closely with students in partnership with all divisions of the ICS course of study, as well as clinical counselors, various positions within the University, and the future home community to gain and provide the necessary information for a self-directed, personally designed post-graduate career plan for each student. Supervise career instructors, provide guidance and professional recommendations regarding individual career support to ensure a successful outcome.
Percentage Of Time:30%
Key Responsibility:Student Support
Essential Tasks:Support students to expand opportunities to engage in the community to promote employment relationships, social networking, community engagements, leisure interests, and expansion of friendships. Provide consultation to community agencies that play vital roles in student lives including, but not limited to: Managed Care Organizations, Local Education Agencies (LEA) representatives, NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, organizations relating to financial resources, residences, medial supports, assistive technologies and various local and statewide support agencies.
Percentage Of Time:10%
Key Responsibility:Individualized Program Development
Essential Tasks:Work in consultation with clinical professionals to develop individualized strategies and implement these strategies in a manner that continues to promote the student toward a successful future through the ICS program of study and their life after graduation.
Percentage Of Time:10%
Key Responsibility:Presentations and Other Duties
Essential Tasks:Prepare presentations and participate in various local, state, and national conferences about Career Development through the ICS program of study. Complete documentation requirements as directed by various funding sources including but not limited to DHHS, Vocational Rehabilitation, Medicaid, UNCG and awarded grants.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Effort:Reading, Writing, Hearing, Talking, Lifting-0-30 lbs.
Organization
UNCG at a Glance
Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make.
With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.
UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.
The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.
As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.
Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.
UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences
The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.
Achievements & Accolades
UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/.
Challenging Academic Programs
UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.
Supportive Environment
Engaged Community
Careers at UNCG
UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.
- Website
- https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/
- Telephone
- 336-334-5009
- Location
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723 Kenilworth Street
Greensboro
NC
27402
US
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