Description of Job The Cutting Edge Independent Living & Employment Coordinator works with students with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as parents, student workers, and Edgewood College faculty & staff to promote inclusion within higher education. The Independent Living & Employment Coordinator ensures student needs and accommodations are met in the areas of independent living and employment. The Independent Living & Employment Coordinator also collaborates with college staff in supporting students in employment, transportation, independent living, and health & wellness. Responsibilities Independent Living Scheduling & Support * Meets with students weekly to address student needs and supports in the area of independent living * Assists in developing student independent living, transportation, and social goals on Individualized College Plans (ICPs) * Mediates interpersonal relationship concerns amongst students * Creates and distributes resources related to independent living * Identifies student support needs in this area (daily living skills, health & wellness, interpersonal difficulties, transportation training, etc.) and collaborates with program leadership to address these needs Employment Scheduling & Support * Meets with students weekly to address student needs and supports in the area of employment * Assists in developing student employment goals on Individualized College Plans (ICPs) * Monitor student progress throughout their on-campus internship * Creates and distributes resources related to employability and job tasks * Identifies student support needs in this area (job coaching) and collaborates with program leadership to address these needs Family & Staff Collaboration * Communicates and collaborates with families, students, staff, faculty, and community partners to address student needs in the areas of independent living and employment * Partners with Residence Life to make housing placements and address student concerns in the residence halls * Partners with on campus employers to make internship placements and create student schedules * Assists Academic Coordinator in managing practicum placements and transportation * Collaborates with program leadership to address transition needs for incoming and outgoing students Curriculum and Instruction * May develop curriculum for select Cutting Edge courses: EDU 91 Safety in the Community, EDU 92 Interpersonal Relationships, EDU 93 Internship, and EDU 90/100 Skills for Success * May deliver direct instruction throughout the school year * Provides regular feedback to students regarding their progress in these courses (when instructing) Event Planning * Collaborates with the Cutting Edge team in planning annual events: Concluding Ceremony, Pre-College Program, Cutting Edge Retreat, Open Houses, Night Market, Student Showcase, and Peer Mentor Appreciation. * Attends program events as assigned On Call * Available to respond to urgent student matters after hours via the duty phone; schedule is created on a rotating basis amongst staff Job Qualifications Necessary Education or Work Experience * Minimum of 3 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities in transition programs, in the community, or similar setting Required Knowledge and Skills * Knowledge of employment accommodations * Ability to co-manage multiple student schedules * Ability to collaborate with staff and faculty * Experience in administrative management of services for adult learners with disabilities * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Excellent organizational skills * Excellent interpersonal communication skills Required Technical Skills * Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite * Ability to incorporate assistive technology into the program Other Qualifications Edgewood College, a Catholic college sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the College by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values - truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community. To apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and references to: Edgewood College Human Resources - ILEC 1000 Edgewood College Drive Madison, WI 53711 E-mail: humanresources@edgewood.edu Equal Opportunity Employer