Employment Services Coordinator

Jobtailor; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State University ROAR is seeking an Employment Services Coordinator to lead the employment services pillar, developing individualized supports and fostering employer partnerships. The role coordinates career planning activities and supervises employment coaches to ensure students gain workplace readiness and professional skills.

Collaborations with students, families, and community partners drive inclusive, competitive, integrated employment experiences aligned with identified goals

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities in employment, transition planning, or community-based services.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Leads the employment services pillar through development and implementation of individualized supports and employer partnerships.
• Coordinates career planning activities and supervises employment coaches and supports.
• Collaborates with students, families, employers, university departments, and community agencies to provide meaningful opportunities.

Skills

career development

employment supports

transition planning

person-centered planning

inclusive workplace partnerships

employment coaching

skill development

workplace readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

• The WSU ROAR Employment Services Coordinator leads the employment services pillar of the program through the development and implementation of individualized employment supports, employer partnerships, career development systems, and experiential learning opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities (ID).
• This position coordinates career planning activities, supervises employment coaches and employment-related supports, develops and maintains inclusive workplace partnerships, and supports students in developing professional, self-advocacy, and workplace readiness skills.
• The Employment Services Coordinator collaborates closely with students, families, employers, university departments, and community agencies to ensure students have meaningful opportunities for career exploration, skill development, and competitive integrated employment experiences aligned with individual goals identified through Person-Centered Planning.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience.
• Experience leading or directing the work of others.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities in employment, transition planning, or community-based services.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Hard Skills

• career development
• employment supports
• transition planning
• person-centered planning
• inclusive workplace partnerships
• employment coaching
• skill development
• workplace readiness

Soft Skills

• organizational skills
• administrative skills
• interpersonal skills
• communication skills
• collaborative skills
• leadership skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree