Student Services Coordinator, Julia's Learning

Wingate University; Wingate (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition benefits for employees and

Campus facilities access and wellness

Job summary

Wingate University in North Carolina seeks a Student Development & Independent Living Specialist for Julia’s Learning. You will design and implement individualized development plans and provide one-on-one coaching to help students build independence and essential life skills via campus experiences.

Reporting to the Director of Julia’s Learning, you will partner with campus staff, mentors, and families to ensure meaningful progress toward goals, focusing on executive functioning and transition to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Three or more years of experience supporting adolescents or young adults with disabilities.
• Strong knowledge of executive functioning and transition-to-adulthood concepts.
• Experience developing curriculum and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individualized student development plans.
• Provide one-on-one coaching to develop independence and life skills.
• Help students build executive functioning, problem-solving, and self-advocacy.
• Collaborate with directors, campus staff, families, and mentors.
• Assess student progress and contribute to program improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Wingate University is a teaching-focused institution serving morethan 3,600 students across two campuses. Located on a beautiful500+ acre main campus, Wingate offers a close-knit, supportivecommunity where employees can grow, contribute, and thrive. As anEqual Employment Opportunity employer, Wingate is committed tofostering an inclusive environment and welcomes applicants who areexcited to join our mission and make an impact. Learn more at University in Charlotte, NC | Quick Facts AboutWingate . The mission of Wingate University is to developeducated, ethical and productive global citizens. Following itsJudeo-Christian heritage, the university seeks to cultivate thefollowing in its students: Faith, Knowledge and Service. TheUniversity’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, thisposition leads the Program’s efforts to help students build independence, executivefunctioning, social competence, self-advocacy, and adult living skills throughindividual coaching, experiential learning, and authentic campus and community experiences.

This position serves as the program’s subject-matter expert instudent development and transition to adulthood, partnering closely with the Director andCampus Support Coordinator to ensure students make meaningful progress towardindividualized goals.

Reports to: Director, Julia’s Learning.

Works collaboratively with: Campus Support Coordinator, studentmentors, faculty, campus partners, families, and community organizations.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Regular, predictable attendance on campus
• Alignment with University mission, vision, and strategicroadmap
• Student Development: Design and implement individualizedstudent development plans; provide one-on-one coaching; helpstudents develop executive functioning, problem-solving,decision-making, emotional regulation, communication, andself-advocacy skills.
• Independent Living: Develop learning experiences related tomeal planning, cooking, apartment management, budgeting,transportation, personal wellness, organization, and dailyroutines.
• Curriculum & Program Development: Work alongside theDirector in the development and continuous improvement of Julia’sLearning curriculum focused on college success, employmentreadiness, community engagement, and independent adulthood.
• Mentor Development: Train and coach student mentors toreinforce independence rather than create dependence; providestrategies for supporting neurodiverse learners.
• Assessment & Outcomes: Measure student growth, maintainprogress documentation, recommend program improvements, and partnerwith the Director on individualized success plans.
• Campus & Community Integration: Create authentic learningopportunities 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 inoccupational 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 oryoung adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities,autism, or other neurodiverse populations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of executive functioning,transition-to-adulthood, independent living instruction, andperson-centered planning.
• Experience developing curriculum, coaching individuals, andcollaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communicationskills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in occupational therapy or OT-informed practice ishighly desirable, but professional licensure is not required.
• Passion for higher education and inclusive collegeexperiences.
• Innovative, collaborative, and strengths-based approach tostudent development.
• Ability to design systems and learning experiences that fosterincreasing 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-informedstudent development model.
• Families and campus partners view the program as preparingstudents for successful adult lives.

Benefits & Employee Experience:

Wingate University is committed to supporting employees bothpersonally and professionally through a comprehensive benefitspackage and a collaborative campus community. Full-time employeesare eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirementplan with institutional contribution; paid time off and holidays;tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents; and accessto campus facilities, wellness resources, and professionaldevelopment opportunities.

In compliance with applicable law and University policies,Wingate University prohibits discrimination in its employmentpractices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin,sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medicalconditions, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, geneticinformation, disability and veteran status and encourages qualifiedcandidates across all group demographics to apply. At this time, weare currently seeking candidates with legal authorization to workin the U.S.