Coordinator - LOPES Academy
Core
Coordinate daily operations for the L.O.P.E.S. Academy, a program providing an inclusive university experience for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities focused on academic, social, and job skills development.
Role type
Program Coordinator for an inclusive education and workforce development initiative
Builds
An inclusive collegiate community and workforce pipeline for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Domain
Higher Education / Special Education / Vocational Rehabilitation
Required skills
Program operations management, candidate screening and interview scheduling, workshop planning and implementation, participant progress tracking, community partnership development, internship partnership development, de-escalation techniques, IEP familiarity, vocational rehab knowledge
Preferred skills
Experience with Division of Disability Services, experience interacting with parents and guardians of individuals with intellectual disabilities
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Support day-to-day program operation including screening applications, scheduling interviews, planning workshops, and assisting in classes; Ensure safety of program participants; Track and document participant progress; Organize supplemental events and activities; Develop external partnerships and community outreach; Support internship partnership development; Engage with program participants and their families
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC