Personal Development Coordinator for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)

NC State University; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare benefits

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University’s Inclusive Postsecondary Education Program seeks a Personal Development Coordinator for students with IDD. You will provide teaching and individualized advising focused on wellness, independence, and personal development, working closely with students, peer coaches, and staff.

The role emphasizes person-centered planning, goal setting, and collaboration to help Elevate participants build confidence and pursue meaningful goals within the university experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of effective practices for teaching and supporting individuals with disabilities, including inclusive practices, person-centered planning, and self-determination, interpersonal communication, independent living, and career development strategies
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, and university staff to support students in achieving their personal goals

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching and individualized advising focused on physical and emotional wellness, personal development, and success throughout the university experience.
• Help students identify meaningful goals, develop strategies, and make informed decisions supporting their growth and self-determination.

Skills

Disability support

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work (preferred)

Job description

Personal Development Coordinator for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Posting Number PG194944EP

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title Personal Development Coordinator for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)

Anticipated Hiring Range $70,000 - $72,100

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm (40/hrs. a week)

Department NC State’s Inclusive Postsecondary Education Program

About the Department

About the NC State College of Education

As one of the nation’s top-ranked colleges of education, NC State’s College of Education leads the way in North Carolina in preparing extraordinary educators, conducting transformational research, and engaging communities where they are to improve the educational outcomes of all learners and advance the greater good.

The college’s faculty are widely-recognized thought leaders who use their research to transform the practice of teaching, learning, and leading. They have particular strengths in improving technology-enhanced learning and teaching; fostering community-based learning and PK-16 partnerships; and innovating leadership and workforce development, educational policy, and evaluation. About two-thirds of the faculty are grant active. They are engaged in over 225 active projects totaling $151 million, making them the most productive in terms of research activity compared with other colleges of education in North Carolina and among the Top 5% in the nation. In FY24, the college’s research expenditures exceeded $20 million.

The college has over 1,600 students studying across five graduate certificates, seven undergraduate majors, two undergraduate minors, 13 master’s degrees, three Ph.D., and two Ed.D. programs housed in three academic departments: Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education; and Teacher Education and Learning Sciences, with approximately 130 tenure-track and professional-track faculty, 110 support and professional staff, and about 160 graduate and teaching assistants. The College of Education is also home to the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, and Elevate, NC State’s inclusive postsecondary education program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The college has over 18,000 living alumni, with over 6,000 working in public schools in every county in North Carolina. Those who are teachers rate among the highest in effectiveness on surveys of school employers in North Carolina.

NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.

About Elevate

NC State’s Inclusive Postsecondary Education Program, has enrolled its third cohort of participants. The program now serves 27 students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Administratively housed in the College of Education, Elevate is a university-wide initiative designed for North Carolina residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and will offer educational credentials, such as certificates. The program focuses on five pillars of success: academics, employment, personal development, independent living and social engagement.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

As Personal Development Coordinator, you will play an important role in the Elevate program, helping college students with an intellectual disability at NC State build confidence, develop independence and advocacy skills, and pursue meaningful personal goals. This position is ideal for a student-focused professional who enjoys building relationships, providing individualized guidance, and helping students recognize their strengths and turn their aspirations into achievable goals.

• As a key member of the Elevate team, you will provide teaching and individualized advising focused on physical and emotional wellness, personal development, and success throughout the university experience. Working closely with students, peer coaches, and program staff, this role facilitates a person-centered planning process that connects each student’s goals with their individual strengths, interests, and aspirations.
• You will help students identify meaningful goals, develop strategies for achieving them, and make informed decisions that support their continued growth and self-determination. Through consistent guidance and collaboration, the position helps students navigate the university experience while developing the skills and confidence needed to achieve their personal development goals.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact by supporting students as they grow, pursue their goals, and build greater independence. As a successful candidate, you will bring a collaborative, student-centered approach and a genuine commitment to helping Elevate participants make meaningful progress toward their personal and wellness goals.

Other Responsibilities

• In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there may be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties with the Elevate team and the broader NC State university community. This offers an opportunity to build on your skills, explore new areas, and gain a deeper understanding of the department’s operations.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Require post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor’s degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.

Other Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of effective practices for teaching and supporting individuals with disabilities, including inclusive practices, person-centered planning, and self-determination, interpersonal communication, independent living, and career development strategies
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, and university staff to support students in achieving their personal goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work
• Experience in teaching, counseling or advising students with IDD in a postsecondary setting.
• Familiarity with transition planning, exit planning, in the context of college for students with IDD.