Job location: San Antonio TAMUSA

Employment Type: Part-time
Posted data: 2021-01-15
Req: R-035063
Job Title

TU CASA - Career Success Advisor

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Department Of Educator & Leadership Preparation

Proposed Minimum Salary

$1,312.50 monthly

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) at Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) invites applications for a half-time Career Success Advisor appointment beginning in Spring 2021. A regional comprehensive university, A&M-SA has approximately 6,700 students enrolled in over 50 undergraduate programs and 13 graduate programs. A&M-SA is a comprehensive 4-year urban university and is part of the statewide Texas A&M University System. The University is a proud Hispanic-serving and military-serving institution. A&M-SA is committed to diversity among faculty and inclusive excellence. This commitment is based on the belief that a diverse faculty enhances the breadth, depth, and quality of our students' educational experiences by providing a variety of role models and mentors for our diverse student population. Our dedication to diversity helps to attract, retain, and graduate culturally responsive students.

Transition University for Career Advancement and Successful Adulthood (TU CASA) provides a post-secondary education program for students with intellectual disabilities. TU CASA aims to provide the following: (a) a fully inclusive with access to typical and specialized post-secondary services and support systems; (b) utilizes a person-centered approach in providing individualized post-secondary experience; (c) offers post-secondary education credentials for addressing academic, vocational, and independent living domains: (d) is responsive to cultural and sociology-economic factors in the community; (e) is comprehensively evaluated; and (f) has a prospect for replication in the region and across the state.

The Career Success Advisor is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the career-based learning internship opportunities associated with the TU CASA program. The Career Success Advisor is responsible for implementation of career skill development opportunities, observation of internship students, development of workforce/career placements, and serving as the VR liaison, internship internship, and provide post-completion workforce monitory and coordinating with the Community Partnership Projects. They will work with the PI and Co-PIs to support career related data collection efforts and work in conjunction with the existing career and professional services provided by the Mays Center and ensure these services meet the individual needs of the TU CASA students. This is a grant funded position that is based on the continuation of the grant (for up to 5 years)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of related experience; Knowledge and understanding of Career skill development, organization, opportunities, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience in career skill development, including coordinating and monitoring career-based learning experiences.
• Experience planning, coordinating and organizing complex, multi-activity projects related to career skill development.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to develop cooperative relationships among faculty, staff, administration, University leadership and workforce/career community partners.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) reading, writing and speaking skills.
• Experience working with first generation college students from cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Possess proven track record of excellence in career skills development.
• Experience working with diverse families.
• Experience in the field of special education with a focus on intellectual disabilities, transition, and/or disability support and/or career services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and monitors the career-based learning and internship opportunities associated with the TU CASA program.
• Responsible for implementation of career skill development opportunities, observation of internship students, development of workforce/career placement, VR liaison, internship instructor, and post-completion workforce monitoring and coordinating with the Community Partnership Projects.
• Works with PI, Co-PIs,and Program Director to support career related data collection efforts.
• Works in conjunction with the existing career and professional services provided by the Mays Center to ensure these services meet the individual needs of the TU CASA students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong self-discipline and ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students and community partners.
• Ability to interact with students and families with diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to develop capacity in instructors and staff to work successfully with students of varied experience and backgrounds.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, community groups, educators, parents, civic associations and the general public as necessitated by the work.
• Knowledge of the design and development of career-based learning and internship/practicum to support TU CASA activities.
• Skill in utilizing computer software.
• Ability to prepare and maintain required reports and records.
• Develop visual aids and other instructional materials to meet specific training need.

Finalist will be required to provide three current, original letters of recommendation to the Search Committee Chair at the address listed below. The letters should be less than one year old and should bear the writer's actual signature. Prior to issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution by the Office of Academic Affairs, A&M-SA, One University Way, San Antonio, TX 78224. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcript translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

Review of applications will begin two weeks after posting and will continue until the position is filled.

For questions, please contact the following:

Project Director

c/o Mariya Davis (email: mdavis@tamusa.edu)

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

College of Education and Human Development

One University Way

San Antonio, TX 78224

Selected candidates must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired for this position.

This is a grant funded (time limited) position. This will be part-time position for the first year, 9 month, 50% effort, $15,750.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please make sure to provide the following documents:

• Application
• Cover letter to include two professional references
• Three years of related experience

For detailed instructions on how to apply for any positions on our website, please use the following link:

http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html

Make sure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. If you have issues with adding documents with your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.

Once your application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made.

Summary of Employee Benefits

http://www.tamusa.edu/documents/hr/summary-of-employees-benefits-2019.pdf

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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