Independent Living & Student Development Coach

Wingate University; Wingate (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Wingate University is seeking a Student Development & Independent Living Specialist to design and implement individualized student development plans and coach students toward independence. You will lead experiential learning experiences and work with the Julia’s Learning program to foster executive functioning, self-advocacy, and adult living skills.

Collaborating with a small professional team and reporting to the Director, you will help students progress toward personalized goals while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in occupational therapy, rehabilitation counseling, special education, psychology, counseling, disability services, human development, recreation therapy, or related field.
• Three or more years of experience supporting adolescents or young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, or other neurodiverse populations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of executive functioning, transition-to-adulthood, independent living instruction, and person-centered planning.
• Experience developing curriculum, coaching individuals, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Regular, predictable attendance on campus and alignment with the university mission.
• Design and implement individualized student development plans with one-on-one coaching.
• Help students develop executive functioning, problem-solving, decision-making, emotional regulation, communication, and self-advocacy skills.
• Develop learning experiences related to meal planning, cooking, apartment management, budgeting, transportation, personal wellness, organization, and daily routines.
• Collaborate with the Director to develop Julia’s Learning curriculum focused on college success, employment readiness, community engagement, and independent adulthood.
• Train and coach student mentors to reinforce independence and support neurodiverse learners.
• Measure student growth, maintain progress documentation, and partner with the Director on individualized success plans.

Skills

Executive functioning

Curriculum development

Independent living

Coaching

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Wingate University is seeking a Student Development & Independent Living Specialist to design and implement individualized student development plans and coach students toward independence. You will lead experiential learning experiences and work with the Julia’s Learning program to foster executive functioning, self-advocacy, and adult living skills.

Collaborating with a small professional team and reporting to the Director, you will help students progress toward personalized goals while