ACCESS Employment Coordinator

Mississippi State University Careers; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University is seeking an ACCESS Employment Coordinator to support students’ employment readiness and independent living goals within the ACCESS program. The role focuses on building employment partnerships, coordinating internship supports, and guiding students through career exploration and campus-based employment coursework.

Additionally, you will engage with community partners in Starkville, monitor internship progress, and assist with curriculum development for ACCESS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, social work, or related field.
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification or eligible.
• Experience working with young adults with disabilities.
• Experience with community involvement.
• Experience with employment placement or vocational assessments.
• Teaching experience with universal design background.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and strengthen employment partner relationships for ACCESS internship sites on MSU campus and Starkville.
• Coordinate employment supports for internships (navigation guides, job coaches, interventions) to improve skills.
• Administer evaluation process for ACCESS internships with feedback from site supervisor during 12-week internship.
• Educate students on career management processes and soft skill expectations of employers.
• Instruct students on retaining employment through weekly employment labs and related courses.
• Assist students in navigating career paths through monthly meetings and career exploration courses.
• Develop/update curriculum for ACCESS employment courses.
• Create differentiated interview skills support based on student needs.
• Partner with MDRS and Ability Works representatives to provide career assessments and job coaches.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling/related field

Job description

Position Function

The ACCESS Employment Coordinator supports the academic, career development, and independent living development needs of students in the ACCESS program.

Salary Grade

14

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile

The A.C.C.E.S.S. Program is a four-year postsecondary education program dedicated to ensuring students with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive a quality education through experiences in academics, career development, and independent living.

The A.C.C.E.S.S. Program is housed within the College of Education's Mississippi Institute on Disabilities which represents an interdisciplinary hub focused on innovative and convergent research, service, and training to support individuals with disabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and strengthen existing employment partner relationships and develop new relationships for ACCESS internship sites located on the MSU campus and in the Starkville community.
• Coordinate employment supports for students placed in internships such as navigation guides, job coaches, and employment interventions to improve soft/hard skill development.
• Administer evaluation process for ACCESS internships where employment coordinator and student intern receive frequent feedback from internship site supervisor during the 12-week internship each semester.
• Educate students on the career management process and soft skill expectations of employers through teaching students enrolled in the On-Campus employment and Off-Campus employment courses.
• Instruct students on what it takes to retain employment through a weekly employment lab and teach classes that cover skills related to basic employment and maintaining employment.
• Assist students in navigating a realistic career path through monthly meetings with students and teaching courses related to career exploration
• Develop and/or update curriculum for ACCESS employment courses.
• Create differentiated levels of support for interview skills sessions based on individual student need.
• Partner with local representatives of MDRS and Ability works to provide ACCESS students with career assessments, job coaches at internships and financial aid assistance.
• Assist with on-call coverage (typically an average of one weekend per month during the fall and spring semester).
• Keep ACCESS Director informed of needs and concerns related to student behavior and progress through staff meetings and individual supervision
• Help to staff ACCESS summer camp, typically three days in May and/or June
• Assist in selection of ACCESS students including reviewing applications and participating in interview days.
• Assist with ACCESS events, planning and coordinating and other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, social work, or related field
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification or eligible for certification
• Experience with young adults with disabilities
• Experience with community involvement
• Experience with employment placement or vocational assessments
• Teaching experience with universal design background

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in the community
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to understand and execute complex instructions
• Strong technological skills
• Comfortable with multi-tasking and meeting stringent deadlines

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

1. Work is primarily performed in an indoor, temperature-controlled facility; however, special events may be held outdoors.

2. Frequent travel within the local area is required and successful applicant must have reliable transportation. Infrequent travel outside the area for professional development is also necessary.

3. Frequent externally imposed deadlines: interruptions influence priorities; difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days; meeting of deadlines and coordination of unrelated activities are key to position; involves conflict-resolution or similar interactions involving emotional issues or stress on a regular basis.

4. Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and handling objects with hands.

Restricted Clause

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, [phone].

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