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Program Coordinator - Center for Disabilities Studies, University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Posted: Tuesday, January 11, 2022

 

Program Coordinator, Center for Disabilities Studies
University of Delaware
Newark, DE

 

Under the general direction of the Program Manager of the Career & Life Studies Certificate (CLSC), the Program Coordinator oversees academic and campus engagement initiatives and facilitates connections and support for CLSC students. The Career & Life Studies Certificate (CLSC) is housed at the University of Delaware Center for Disabilities (CDS). The initiative provides a comprehensive set of supports for UD students with intellectual disabilities within an inclusive college experience, as well as services to high school students with a range of disabilities through specific programs overseen by the CDS. More information on the initiative can be found at https://www.cds.udel.edu/clsc/.The Program Coordinator leads on-campus activities for CLSC students, including student life and academics. The Program Coordinator serves as the primary liaison for all student life and student support offices, including residence life, and academic departments. The Program Coordinator also oversees CLSC course modules. The Program Coordinator develops and delivers workshops and course modules and provides individualized coaching based on students' identified goals in accordance with their person-centered plan. This is an independent position that requires interaction and collaboration with program staff, students with disabilities and their family members, university staff and members of the community who support student participants. The Center for Disabilities Studies (CDS), which houses CLSC, is the largest research and public service center in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Delaware. The Center provides a leadership role in promoting the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of society. The Center accomplishes this through education, service, information dissemination and research.

 

Major Responsibilities:

• Oversees processes for facilitating campus engagement, residence life, and student support with UD departments and offices, and serves as the liaison to partner offices.

• Oversees the delivery of CLSC course modules and workshops to students enrolled in the CLSC program; creates and delivers content for at least some of these courses.

• Provides technical support to university offices to promote disability inclusion practices in existing services at the University.

• Provides individualized coaching support ("Point Coaching") to students enrolled in the program and co-facilitates the creation and modification of person-centered plans.

• Supports pre-college programs through teaching, coaching and other supports needed for high school students with disabilities.

• Participates in the recruitment, training and supervision of UD undergraduate hourly staff, interns, and volunteers during the academic year.

• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with campus and community partners.

• Establishes and maintains a system for tracking student and program process.

• Designs, performs, and oversees data collection related to student assessment and performance.

• Supports general processes within associated programs, such as admissions, program marketing, student advisement and other general support.

• Maintains policies and procedures manuals for respective elements of assigned projects.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation, counseling, social work, education, human development, psychology or other related human services discipline with three years of experience providing direct support in a disability related field and/or postsecondary education, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Effective time management and problem solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

• Ability to develop and maintain confidential files and records.

• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

• Demonstrates an understanding and consideration of the differing needs and concerns of individuals with varying identities, cultures and backgrounds.

• Committed to fostering a workplace culture of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value.

 

Special Requirements:

• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed and to work within a flexible schedule.

• Ability to drive to off-campus locations.

 

How to Apply: Applicants should submit a complete CV, tetter of interest and experience, and a Diversity statement at https://www.udel.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/careers/   Job Reference # 497334 .

 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from minority group members, women, individuals with a disability and veterans. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html. Employment offers will be conditioned upon successful completion of a criminal background check. A conviction will not necessarily exclude you from employment.