USoar Program Coordinator

Department

Compensation

General Description / Primary Purpose

The USoar Coordinator, under the direction of an Assistant Director or above, assists in the design, development and implementation of program processes and/or initiatives under the FCSUA grant award.

Job Functions

• Coordinates aspects of the USoar program, including engagement, person centered planning, etc. in compliance with FPCTP and CTP requirements.
• Assist in tracking and collecting students’ data, as well as co-manage social media platforms (e.g., posting and monitoring the calendar of events).
• Assist with job placements, job shadowing, and job development for USoar students.
• Responsible for collecting, track, and reporting to responsible parties, all employment data for grant tracking.
• Assist with independent living skills training sem in ars.
• Provide social skills training support during program events.
• Facilitate and lead social events to increase student participation and e ng ageme nt.

Departmental Requirements

• Must have job coaching and career development experience directly supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Must have experience with tracking student participation and engagement in post-secondary programs/activities.
Must have experience teaching/ leading post-secondary students and content.

Required Qualifications: This position requires either (a) Master’s degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization; (b) Bachelor’s degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization and two years of experience directly related to the job functions; or (c ) 6 years of direct experience.

Preference may be given to applicants who possess the following experience:

• Has prior experience leading instruction for transition-age/postsecondary students
• Has prior experience developing curriculum related to independent living, transition and/or career development for transition-age postsecondary students.
• Has prior experience leading/teaching curriculum related to independent living, transition and/or career development for transition-age/postsecondary students.
Has prior experience supporting/coaching transition-age/ postsecondary students in workplace/employment development.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

In 2020, the University of North Florida ( UNF ) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity ( HEED ) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion.

The University of North Florida ( UNF ) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

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