Transition-to-Work Coordinator

Regis University; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Paid mission leave

Gift of Time

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Regis University is seeking a Transition-to-Work Coordinator to support students with intellectual disabilities as they transition from college to post-graduation life. This role coordinates person-centered transition plans and connects students with DVR, families, and employers to facilitate meaningful employment and independent living.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with disabilities
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, excellent written and verbal communication, high attention to detail and strong organizational skills, commitment to inclusive practices

Responsibilities

• Develops and facilitates person-centered transition plans with students and their support networks, including DVR, families, residential providers, benefits counselors, employers, and community partners
• Connects students and families to relevant community resources and support services to ensure post-graduation success
• Guides students through job search and application processes for post-graduation employment
• Collaborates with students to identify independent or residential living options that match their preferences and support needs
• Develops individualized strategies with students for maintaining physical and emotional wellness post-graduation
• Facilitates opportunities and strategies for meaningful social engagement and community integration beyond college
• Communicates regularly with stakeholders to ensure coordinated, student-centered support throughout the transition process
• Maintains alumni network through outreach, outcomes assessment, and inclusive social programming
• Oversees ILPs for GLOBAL Inclusive Program students, utilizing person-centered planning to monitor progress
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Inclusive practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Working at Regis University

As Regis employees, we embrace our Jesuit Catholic values of respect, inclusion and equity, and welcome employees, faculty and students from all faiths and cultures. Together, we perform our duties in alignment with the mission of the University and seek dedicated individuals to contribute to and strengthen that mission and our service to students. Why Work at Regis?

Job Summary:

The Transition-to-Work Coordinator supports students with intellectual disabilities as they prepare for the transition from college to post-graduation life. This role encompasses comprehensive transition planning, including job search and application support and coordination of independent living, community integration, emotional and physical wellness, and social engagement. The Transition-to-Work Coordinator serves as a strategic liaison between students and their support networks—including the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), families, residential providers, benefits counselors, and employers—ensuring collaboration and person-centered planning throughout the transition process.

This position advances Regis University’s mission through the Jesuit value of Cura Personalis, or care for the whole person, by providing holistic, individualized support. The coordinator will empower students to become engaged community members and men and women for others.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled relationship builder committed to inclusion, with strong attention to detail and clear communication skills.

Please note that this position is contingent upon TIPSID grant funding. Employment for the duration of the grant (five years from October 1, 2025) is not guaranteed.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Transition Planning & Coordination

• Develops andfacilitatesperson-centered transition plans in collaboration with students and their support networks, including the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), families, residential providers, benefits counselors,employers,and community partners

• Connects students and families to relevant community resources and support services to ensurestudent supportpost-graduation

Employment Support

• Guides students throughjob search and application processes for post-graduation employment

Independent Living & Wellness Planning

• Collaborates with students toidentifyand coordinate independent or residential living options that match their preferences and support needs

• Develops individualizedstrategies with students formaintainingphysical and emotional wellness post-graduation

• Facilitates opportunities and strategies for meaningful social engagement and community integration beyond college

Other

• Communicates regularly with stakeholders to ensure coordinated, student-centered support throughout the transition process

• Maintains alumninetwork through outreach,outcomes assessment, andinclusivesocialprogramming

• Oversees Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) for GLOBAL Inclusive Programstudents,utilizingperson-centered planningtomonitorprogress

• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

This position is based in an office setting and follows the University’s standard business hours. A substantial on-campus presence is required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Education, Special Education, Psychology, Human Services, Rehabilitation Services, Disability Studies, Social Work, Business, Counseling or a related field

• Experience working with people with disabilities

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, excellent written and verbal communication, high attention to detail and strong organizational skills, commitment to inclusive practices

Preferred: (Any of these would be helpful!)

• Certified Transition to Work Coordinator (CTS) or Employment Support Professional (CESP) certification

• Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities and knowledge of adult service systems (ex: DVR, SSI/SSDI, Medicaid)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

This position will remain open until filled with a priority application deadline of September 4th, 2026.

Regis University offers a broad range of benefits that includes:

• Comprehensive group health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.

• A generous tuition benefit for employees, spouses and dependents

• Paid Mission leave to allow our employees to engage in acts of service or to have time for personal reflection.

• The “Gift of Time” when Regis closes between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

• Options for flexible work arrangements based on position.

You can learn more about our benefits by clicking the links below.

26-27 Employee Benefits Summary or

https://www.regis.edu/_documents/about/offices-and-services/human-resources/regis-university-employee-benefits-guide.pdf

Pay Rate:

$25.48 / hour