Residential Support Coordinator

The Coastal Carolina University LIFE program seeks an experienced individual for the position of Residential Support Coordinator, reporting to the LIFE Program Director. The Residential Support Coordinator will be responsible for developing and teaching independent living courses to students enrolled in the LIFE Program, meeting 1:1 weekly with a cohort of students, hiring, training and supporting residential success coaches who provide experiential learning supports and mentorship to LIFE students living in inclusive residential settings on campus, to acquire independent living skills through systematic instruction to assist with acquisition of skills, building natural supports, developing accommodations, and by identifying appropriate assistive technology. Communicate effectively with the director, and members of the LIFE Program team, students, interns, graduate assistants and parents. In addition, provide exceptional customer service to all constituents, including but not limited to, faculty, staff, students, visitors and the community at large.

Requirements: A bachelor’s degree and experience working with youth and adults with an intellectual disability.  A master's degree in special education with a focus on secondary transition, social work, rehabilitation counseling, psychology or a related field and two years of experience working with young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities is preferred.

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Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, minutes from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,000 students from 46 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the baccalaureate and selective master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in educational leadership, and Ph.D. degrees in Marine Science and Education.

Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply.

Interested applicants may apply on line at: https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/14247.  Applications should include: cover letter, resume, copies of transcripts, and the names and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Full-time annual appointment position with benefits (TL5700). Normal work hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Must be flexible to meet special scheduling needs of the University.