Student Services Coordinator, Julia's Learning

Wingate University; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition benefits for employees and/or,

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Wingate University is seeking a Student Development & Independent Living Specialist to design and implement individualized student development plans and coach students in executive functioning, independence, and self-advocacy. The role works with Julia’s Learning and collaborates with campus partners to foster college success and transition to adulthood.

The position emphasizes curriculum development, mentorship, and authentic campus/community experiences, with emphasis on helping neurodiverse

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 a related field.
• Three or more years of experience supporting adolescents or young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, or other neurodiverse populations.
• 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; alignment with University mission and strategic roadmap.
• Design and implement individualized student development plans; provide 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 on curriculum development and continuous improvement of Julia’s Learning curriculum focusing 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 Director on individualized success plans.
• Create authentic learning opportunities through campus employment, student organizations, volunteerism, recreation, and community participation.
• Other duties/responsibilities may be assigned.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Curriculum design

Organizational skills

Executive functioning

Student mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Wingate University is a teaching-focused institution serving more than 3,600 students across two campuses. Located on a beautiful 500+ acre main campus, Wingate offers a close-knit, supportive community where employees can grow, contribute, and thrive.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, Wingate is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and welcomes applicants who are excited to join our mission and make an impact.

Learn more at University in Charlotte, NC | Quick Facts About Wingate. The mission of Wingate University is to develop educated, ethical and productive global citizens. Following its Judeo-Christian heritage, the university seeks to cultivate the following in its students: Faith, Knowledge and Service. The University’s Mission statement can be found here.

Position Summary: The Student Development & Independent Living Specialist is a professional staff member responsible for designing and implementing the student development model for Julia’s Learning. Working as part of a three-person professional team, this position leads the Program’s efforts to help students build independence, executive functioning, social competence, self-advocacy, and adult living skills through individual coaching, experiential learning, and authentic campus and community experiences. This position serves as the program’s subject-matter expert in student development and transition to adulthood, partnering closely with the Director and Campus Support Coordinator to ensure students make meaningful progress toward individualized goals. Reports to: Director, Julia’s Learning Works collaboratively with: Campus Support Coordinator, student mentors, faculty, campus partners, families, and community organizations.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Regular, predictable attendance on campus Alignment with University mission, vision, and strategic roadmap
• Student Development: Design and implement individualized student development plans; provide one-on-one coaching; help students develop executive functioning, problem-solving, decision-making, emotional regulation, communication, and self-advocacy skills.
• Independent Living: Develop learning experiences related to meal planning, cooking, apartment management, budgeting, transportation, personal wellness, organization, and daily routines.
• Curriculum & Program Development: Work alongside the Director in the development and continuous improvement of Julia’s Learning curriculum focused on college success, employment readiness, community engagement, and independent adulthood.
• Mentor Development: Train and coach student mentors to reinforce independence rather than create dependence; provide strategies for supporting neurodiverse learners.
• Assessment & Outcomes: Measure student growth, maintain progress documentation, recommend program improvements, and partner with the Director on individualized success plans.
• Campus & Community Integration: Create authentic learning opportunities through campus employment, student organizations, volunteerism, recreation, and community participation.
• Other job duties/responsibilities may be assigned.

Required 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 a 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in occupational therapy or OT-informed practice is highly desirable, but professional licensure is not required.
• Passion for higher education and inclusive college experiences.
• Innovative, collaborative, and strengths-based approach to student development.
• Ability to design systems and learning experiences that foster increasing independence.

What Success Looks Like

Students demonstrate increasing independence across academic, residential, social, and employment settings. Student mentors consistently reinforce skill development. Julia’s Learning maintains a high-quality, evidence-informed student development model. Families and campus partners view the program as preparing students for successful adult lives.

Benefits & Employee Experience

• Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage
• retirement plan with institutional contribution
• paid time off and holidays
• tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents
• access to campus facilities, wellness resources, and professional development opportunities

In compliance with applicable law and University policies, Wingate University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.

At this time, we are currently seeking candidates with legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Wingate is one of the fastest-growing independent universities in the state, serving more than 3,400 students on two campuses.

At Wingate, we are committed to an inclusive and welcoming environment for working, learning, and living.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, we respect each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.

Wingate’s main campus is located on 500+ acres of beautiful landscape and is only 25 minutes from the Charlotte metropolitan area.

Learn more at University in Charlotte, NC | Quick Facts About Wingate.