Coordinator, Adult Transitions
- Employer
- Middlesex College
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 8, 2023
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Job Details
SALARY: $60,362.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: 6/7/2023
CLOSING DATE: 7/7/2023 11:59 p.m.
UNIT: Grants and Special Projects
DEPARTMENT: Center for Adult Transitions
REPORTS TO: Director, Accessibility Services
This position oversees Center for Adult Transitions program activities that provide support and resources for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role facilitates successful transitions for these students from secondary school to postsecondary education to adult employment, ultimately promoting independent living opportunities by providing the necessary skills to be successful.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborates with academic program staff and job placement agencies to develop and provide the occupational training component of the program.
- Coordinates Center outreach, intake, enrollment, orientation, educational activities, and services with staff, students, and employers.
- Coordinates program support services for program participants and refers students to academic and support services, as needed.
- Establishes and nurtures linkages with community organizations that support and educate students with intellectual and neurodevelopmental disabilities.
- Evaluates, verifies, and interprets documentation from various professionals to determine eligibility and appropriate/reasonable disability related accommodations at the college level.
- Assists students in identifying and enrolling in activities that support future employment in collaboration with community agencies.
- Conducts the initial application and intake processes.
- Develops individual student plans and schedules that support personal, academic, and career goals.
- Supports and coordinates a peer mentoring program for students to help them gain access to Middlesex College events, clubs, and other areas of interests.
- Assists students with developing self-advocacy and self-determination skills to foster daily living proficiencies.
- Responds to inquiries via in-person meetings, phone, text, and e-mail.
- Collects data and prepares reports as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate Degree
- Two (2) years’ demonstrated experience coordinating program activities related to student training and employment
- Knowledge of disability laws and regulations, including the ADA as amended and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
- Strong technical and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to coordinate activities with other College offices or organizations that impact or relate to performance of responsibilities
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse and changing student body and with professional staff
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Rehabilitation Counseling Certification (CRC)
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant Certification (LDTC)
- Two (2) years of experience in providing direct services to persons with disabilities or experience in college counseling and academic advising/counseling
- Knowledge of Spanish and/or American Sign Language
- Experience working in a collective bargaining environment
- Previous experience working on a grant-funded project
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Duration: July 12, 2023 to June 30, 2024
RETIREMENT PLAN: Pension Eligible
Any new employee hired by Middlesex College after September 1, 2011 must comply with New Jersey residency requirements.
This is a specially funded position, dependent for its existence upon federal, State, or other non-College operating funds, and is not funded pursuant to the regular College budget. Continued employment is always contingent upon satisfactory performance and College needs. Grant funded positions are also contingent upon continued funding. This appointment is for the specified period only. Employment beyond the expiration date of the grant is subject to appropriate provisions of existing collectively bargained agreements in effect at the time for employees covered by those agreements.
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Middlesex College is a place where everyone has equal access to opportunity and a chance to THRIVE… in education, exploration, growth and personal progress.
Our students are recent high school graduates looking to take the first two years toward a bachelor’s degree; others want to start a great career right after graduating from Middlesex College. Some may be adult students who have been out of school for a while, looking to upgrade their skills or start college. They are returning military veterans seeking an education. They are also recent immigrants looking to improve their English skills or participate in workplace training.
Less than an hour from New York City, our home county is strategically located near lucrative career opportunities in technology, healthcare and business, with employers like Johnson & Johnson and the fast-growing autonomous technology industry.
Our students hail from every town in Middlesex County, the most diverse county in the state according to the 2020 U.S. Census, and nearly 40 countries.
Thanks to scholarships and grants, we make it possible for anyone to afford Middlesex College without getting into debt. Students and families who make less than $65,000 are eligible for grants covering the entire cost of tuition.
Our caring faculty nurture students as they prepare to transfer to a four-year college or enter the world of work, providing career guidance and extending help beyond normal office hours.
Middlesex College is an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives and lived experiences, and values each person's contributions.
Join our team in serving a diverse population of more than 12,000 students. The campus community, representing a variety of ages, races, ethnicities, interests, and backgrounds, all work together toward the common goal of providing access to a quality, affordable education to a diverse population.
We understand that total rewards play an important role when choosing where to work. Full-time employees enjoy work-life balance, competitive and equitable compensation, and a friendly, inclusive work environment.
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