Campus Life Coach & RA Supervisor

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation

Job summary

The University of Iowa's UI REACH program is seeking a Student Life Program Specialist to support 18-25 year-old students with intellectual, cognitive, and learning disabilities through supervision, mentoring, and instruction on campus engagement and independent living.

You will participate in on-call duty rotation, maintain case notes and progress records, collaborate with staff and partners, and help plan campus life courses and activities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting persons with autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, and/or learning disabilities in education, campus, workplace, or community settings.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient with common computer software applications.
• Flexibility to manage multiple responsibilities and shifting priorities.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet UI Risk Management driving requirements.
• Experience in higher education Student Life, Housing, or related settings is desirable.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and/or Direct Support Professionals (DSP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, student-centered support to UI REACH students.
• Mentor, coach, or instruct students in one-to-one, small-group, classroom, workplace, campus, or community settings.
• Help students develop skills that promote independence, personal growth, academic success, workplace readiness, and community engagement.
• Serve in the on-call schedule on assigned evenings and weekends.
• Complete and maintain case notes, evaluations, progress records, assessments, and other required documentation in designated platform.
• Collaborate with UI REACH colleagues and internal or external partners to coordinate effective student support.
• Manage the UI REACH Resident Assistant team including hiring, onboarding, supervising, ongoing training, and collaborating with Division of Student Life Hall Coordinators.
• Maintain accurate student records, case notes, room assignments, incident-response materials, on-call updates, and Student Life data systems.
• Plan and deliver Student Life courses, activities, and educational programming that promote campus integration and independent living.
• Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with students, families, staff, instructors, supervisors, employers, and community partners.
• Participate in staff meetings, required training, professional development, workgroups, or program-related activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Computer skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The University of Iowa's UI REACH program is seeking a Student Life Program Specialist to support 18-25 year-old students with intellectual, cognitive, and learning disabilities through supervision, mentoring, and instruction on campus engagement and independent living.

You will participate in on-call duty rotation, maintain case notes and progress records, collaborate with staff and partners, and help plan campus life courses and activities.