Career Coordinator

University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is seeking a Career Coordinator for UL LIFE to manage career development activities, advising meetings, and collaboration with IL coordinators and academic coordinators. The role focuses on transition planning, job placement, and employer engagement within LIFE programs.

The position involves supervising graduate assistants, developing internship opportunities, and coordinating course content for LIFE-specific career development sessions, with ongoing

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, special education, or related field.
• Experience working with and educating individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure program & policy compliance by following UL LIFE, University, and Think College policies.
• Assist in accreditation efforts by developing or providing required documentation.
• Follow Graduation Checklist with graduating cohort and respond to critical situations, reporting concerns to the Director.
• Oversee and supervise graduate assistants and student workers, including those supporting Employment.
• Recruit and support peer mentors; coordinate career development content and advising meetings.
• Assist students with resumes, cover letters, Employment Goal Plans, and ILAs.
• Collect data to guide internship and job placement decisions and monitor student progress.
• Develop and review Internship Assessments and Job Evaluations with students and collaborate with coordinators.

Skills

Career advising

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Data collection and reporting

Employer engagement

Mentorship supervision

Education

Master's degree in education, special education, or related field

Job description

Position Title: Career Coordinator Job Description

Department: UL LIFE

Responsibilities

Career Coordinator job duties and expectations are outlined below:

• Program & Policy Compliance
• Follow UL LIFE, University, and Think College policies and use resources accordingly
• Assist in accreditation efforts by developing or providing required documentation
• Follow Graduation Checklist with graduating cohort
• Respond to critical situations promptly and report all concerns, including personnel matters, to the Director
• Track and report PD (Professional Development) and supply spending
• Supervision & Recruitment
• Oversee assigned graduate assistant(s), including those supporting Employment
• Recruit and support peer mentors
• Curriculum, Courses & Advising
• Coordinate, develop, and implement innovative course content for LIFE-specific classes focused on career development
• Conduct career/internship advising meetings as needed
• Assist students in writing Individualized Learning Agreements (ILAs) and developing GATE (Graduating Alumni Transition Exploration) Plans as they pertain to students' career goals
• Student Planning & Support
• Support individual student needs and provide academic assistance, including planning and organization
• Implement Person-Centered Planning
• Monitor student progress and maintain communication with families
• Assist students with creating resumes, cover letters, Employment Goal Plans, and Employee Snapshots
• Collect and use data to guide internship and job placement decisions
• Program & Curriculum Development
• Create and implement the Employment Guide and Job Continuum Plan
• Design and oversee internship placements and work sampling sites
• Develop and review Internship Assessments and Job Evaluations with students
• Collaborate with IL Coordinator on transition planning and with Academic Coordinator on LIFE student course planning
• Provide post-program job placement suggestions to students and families
• Training & Education
• Train mentors on internship/employment roles during fall and spring orientations
• Conduct Work-Based Training with students each fall as appropriate
• Train employers and staff on Disability Etiquette and the employment component of UL LIFE
• Host annual training for all employment partnerships
• Partnership & Employer Engagement
• Form and maintain employment partnerships through outreach and relationship-building
• Host informational meetings with potential employers
• Conduct regular employer follow-ups, gather feedback, and provide support
• Mentorship & Oversight
• Observe job sites and provide feedback to employment mentors
• Oversee and support assigned employment-focused graduate assistant
• Student & Alumni Engagement
• Oversee Learn with LIFE – Community Conversations
• Serve as a GATE (Graduating Alumni Transition Exploration) Plan team member
• Events & Engagement
• Plan and participate in programmatic events (Orientation, Preview Day, Interviews, Trainings, Graduation, Recruiting)
• Represent UL LIFE at university functions and support student campus involvement
• Participate in staff engagement opportunities and professional development opportunities (e.g., SEPSEA, SOTA)
• Serve on-call in assigned rotation
• Collaboration & Communication
• Maintain effective communication with staff, team members, and Director
• Consult with peers and Director on student support strategies
• Introduce program contacts and collaborators to colleagues as appropriate
• Marketing & Outreach
• Assist in developing marketing and publicity materials for target audiences
• Create employment-related content for newsletters and social media related to courses and domain areas
• Respond to inquiries about the UL LIFE program
• Other Responsibilities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, special education, or related field
• Experience working with and educating individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching certification in education or special education
• Experience working with special education or inclusive postsecondary education
• Experience developing and assessing educational curriculum
• Experience working with career development or employment assistance programs/services
• Supervision experience

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