Job location: San Antonio TAMUSA

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-11-02
Req: R-042861
Job Title

TU CASA Success Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Department Of Educator & Leadership Preparation

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Transition University for Career Advancement and Successful Adulthood (TU CASA) program offers post-secondary education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities. TU CASA aims to provide he following: (a) fully inclusive education with access to typical and specialized postsecondary education services and support systems; (b) person-centered approach in providing individualized post-secondary experiences; (c) post-secondary education credentials for addressing academic, vocational, and independent living domains; (d) responsiveness to cultural and socio-economic factors in the community; and e) comprehensive program evaluation; and (f) a prospect for replication in the region and across the state.

The TU CASA Success Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the career-based learning internship opportunities associated with the program. This person is responsible for implementation of career skill development opportunities, observation of internship students, development of workforce/career placements, and serving as the VR liaison, vocational internships, and providing post-completion workforce monitoring and coordinating with the Community Partnership Projects. The Success Coordinator will be a liaison with vocational internship worksite supervisors and will collaborate on supporting and monitoring academic-based learning associated with the program and assist in the development of Individual Learning Plans. The Success Coordinator 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 TU CASA students. This is a grant funded position that is based on the continuation of the grant (for up to four years).

This is a grant funded position. Grant funded positions are time-limited and are contingent upon sufficient grant funding.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and monitor the career-based learning and internship opportunities associated with the TU CASA program.

• 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.

• Work 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.

• Collaborate with TU CASA staff and coaches to ensure students’ Individual Learning Plan (ILP) is enacted effectively and with fidelity.

• Ensure that expectations are addressed and agreed-upon for vocational internships and academic placements, and support syllabus and assignment modifications.

• Identify areas of need and provide guidance and/or professional development to faculty based on TU CASA students’ needs for academic success.

• Train and supervisor student workers, especially those assigned as job coaches.

• Work with PI, Co-PIs, and Program Director to support career related data collection efforts.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree

• Three years of related experience

Preferred 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.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) reading, writing and speaking skills.

• Experience in the field of special education with a focus on intellectual disabilities, transition, and/or disability support and/or career services.

• Experience working with first-generation college students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

• Possess proven track record of excellence in career skills development.

• Experience working with diverse families.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong self-discipline and ability to work independently.

• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty and students.

• Ability to interact with students and families from diverse backgrounds.

• Ability to develop capacity in instructors and staff to work successfully with students of varied experiences 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 curriculum 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 needs.

Application Instructions:

Please make sure to provide the following documents:

• Application

• Cover Letter to include two professional references

• Resume

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

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

Summary of Employee Benefits:

https://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/documents/summary-of-employees-benefits.pdf

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made. If you have issues with adding documents with your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.

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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