Pre-ETS Career & Transition Specialist

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Educational fee discounts

Job summary

University of Missouri-Columbia is hiring a Pre-Employment Transition Services Specialist to support VR/LEA collaboration for Pre-ETS in Missouri secondary schools. You will counsel students on career exploration, college options, and workplace readiness while coordinating work-based learning with schools and community partners.

The role requires 3–4 years in teaching or counseling, a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), a MO driver's license, and willingness to travel extensively within

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–4 years in teaching or counseling.
• Experience with state agencies, school staff and MO secondary schools.
• MO driver's license and willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Job Exploration Counseling: develop and assess student career interests using Missouri Connections; provide insights on in-demand jobs and local labor markets; help students explore careers in their communities; facilitate learning via simulated work experiences.
• Postsecondary Education Counseling: guide college training options; facilitate visits to college disability services and educate on accommodations; assist with financial aid processes.
• Workplace Readiness Training: teach punctuality, teamwork, and communication; assist with transportation planning and financial literacy; coordinate mock interviews and resume development.
• Work-Based Learning Experiences: collaborate with LEA, VR, and local businesses to create work-based learning; arrange job shadows, tours, guest speakers; facilitate volunteer learning.
• Self-Advocacy & Peer Mentoring: promote self-determination and self-advocacy; support Youth Leadership Forum; develop real-life self-advocacy skills.
• Regional Assignment and Travel: live in designated service area; travel up to 75–100% as needed; valid MO license required; home-office setup.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Relationship-building

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred

Job description

University of Missouri-Columbia is hiring a Pre-Employment Transition Services Specialist to support VR/LEA collaboration for Pre-ETS in Missouri secondary schools. You will counsel students on career exploration, college options, and workplace readiness while coordinating work-based learning with schools and community partners.

The role requires 3–4 years in teaching or counseling, a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), a MO driver's license, and willingness to travel extensively within