JOB GOAL:

To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

This position will work 20 hours a week scheduled between the hours of Monday-Friday 9am-3pm.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

This individual will primarily assist students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder navigate the transition into the college environment. Duties will include creating and delivering activities to increase student’s skills in the areas of academics, personal adaptation, and social relationships. Hours may vary during summer term.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.

Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.

Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.

Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.

Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide specialized academic support and skill building related to academic, personal and social skills to students and connect students to college and community resources.

Plan and facilitate social events for students enrolled in the ASK program.

Consult with prospective students and/or parents at individual appointments, orientations and off campus transition events.

Create and deliver awareness training for faculty and staff on the subjects of autism spectrum disorder and Kirkwood’s ASK Program.

Maintain up to date knowledge of disability-related policies, procedures, and law.

Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

Represent the college in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.

Read, listen, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form.

Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, administration, and general public.

Maintain confidential records in a manner that is acceptable and consistent with the department and College objectives, guidelines, policies, and practices.

Possess working knowledge of technologies, media, and equipment needed to function in this position.

Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Humans Services or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum disorder or other similar populations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

Master’s degree in related field.

EEO STATEMENT:

Kirkwood Community College shall not engage in nor allow unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment. This includes all employment practices, hiring practices, and unwelcome harassment of applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information or actual or potential parental, family, marital status or veteran status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with the policy, please contact the Vice President of Human Resources at Kirkwood Community College, 313 Kirkwood Hall, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd., SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, Telephone: 319-398-5572, Email: equity@Kirkwood.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison St., Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-7204, Telephone: 312-730-1560, Fax: 312-730-1576, Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.