Support Coordinator Junior Cohort

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Support Coordinator | Junior Cohort

Position Type

Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Non-Faculty

Pay Band

5

Level

5

Department

charlestonLIFE

Job Purpose

The Support Coordinator for the CharlestonLIFE™ program assists students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Responsibilities include case management, teaching, service coordination, counseling, and implementing services and accommodations for students in the program.

Minimum Requirements

Master’s degree or equivalent experience in social work, special education, or a related field, with two years experience in intellectual disability, is required. Preferred qualifications include certification in special education or social work licensure and experience in implementing and facilitating educational groups. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of inclusive education for students with mild intellectual disabilities.
• Excellent student service and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with an emphasis on proper documentation and protecting sensitive information.
• Proven ability to effectively train others.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of FERPA compliance and a commitment to ongoing adherence.
• Proficient with computers and technology.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload while collaborating within a team structure.
• Adaptable to the office’s needs and goals, capable of handling daily operations and student crises.
• Skilled in evaluating students’ needs to develop comprehensive accommodation plans.
• Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Additional Comments Regarding Position

This position is a full-time position. The support coordinator will be on-call for one week every 6-8 weeks and must communicate with students during College evacuations (e.g., hurricanes).

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Salary

*$46,782 - $50,000

Posting Date

01/30/2025

Closing Date

02/21/2025

Benefits

• Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
• Retirement
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Free CARTA Bus Service
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full Benefits Package – Click Here

Open Until Filled

No

Posting Number

2025012

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/16354

Job Duties

Activity

Serves as a case manager and instructor assessing, planning, facilitating, coordinating, and evaluating each junior’s educational needs in the areas of academics, inclusion, social development, self-determination, independence, time management, and organization

• Prepares for and instructs a CharlestonLIFE™ support session each semester: Personal Finance and Community Engagement
• Facilitates a weekly planning forum to discuss academic planning, self-determination, goal setting, financial planning, and other topics
• Provides individualized support for students through weekly meetings to discuss goals, progress, and any unresolved issues/concerns
• Supports students’ individualized modifications and accommodations needed for academic success and works with students who may need accommodations that are not available through the College’s Center for Disability Services
• Determines which assistive technologies students can continue to use postgraduation
• Communicates weekly with CharlestonLIFE™ staff, tutors, professors, and mentors regarding students’ progress and challenges in both academic and social settings while honoring the student’s FERPA rights
• Meets with students to develop their person-centered plans
• Collaborates with and advises the career coordinator on internships that may be best suited for students
• Supports students’ social development and integration in inclusive activities on and off-campus
• Assists students in their transition to an increased level of independent living by providing direct instruction for skill development in the area of ADL, social skills, personal safety, healthy relationships, personal finance, travel training (to include community-based instruction on public transportation), as outlined in each student’s PATH plan
• Assists students with their emergency plans during mandatory closures and evacuations
• Addresses issues that may arise at the residence halls and internship sites

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

70

Activity

• Develops and facilitates educational and/or psycho-educational groups for students in the program
• Is a member of the program’s admissions committee, reads applicant files and participates in the interview process
• Participates in weekly team meetings

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

20

Activity

Updates and maintains student records (e.g., Salesforce notes, schedules, semester reviews, grades, etc.).

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

10