Employment & Community Involvement Coordinator

Department:

Col of Ed and Human Development

Classification:

Professional Faculty

Job Category:

Administrative or Professional Faculty

Job Type:

Full-Time

Work Schedule:

Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location:

Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type:

Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary:

Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check:

Yes

About the Department
The Mason LIFE Program (MLP) is a 4-year post-secondary comprehensive transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who desire a university experience in a supportive academic environment.

About the Position
The Mason LIFE Employment & Community Involvement Coordinator is responsible for guiding MLP students in employment settings both on- and off-campus internships; matching MLP students and employment support staff and designing individual employment schedules; coordinating and training support staff or mentors, as well as employers; coordinating adult service collaboration; assessing current sites for feasibility and determining new worksite opportunities; providing on-going budgetary monitoring; participating and attending core administrative meetings; and maintaining alumni data on post-college employment status. In addition, the Coordinator supports MLP students to facilitate understanding of various jobs and work responsibilities, to include the creation of a work portfolio with resume, as well as the development of interview skills. The position designs and implements employment classes, evaluates student performance, and disseminates data on MLP outcomes by attending transition fairs and conferences. Community Involvement oversight will be provided to include: monitoring planned CI activities; tracking student participation on a weekly basis; meeting with students as needed to assist with planning and participating in CI; and providing mid‑semester and final grades for CI.

Responsibilities

Guides students in employment settings

Matches students with internship placements

Designs individual employment schedules

Assists students with resume writing and interview skills

Provides oversight of weekly Employment lab and oversees support staff who provide direct service to the students

Develops employment classes curriculum and supervises those teaching the classes

Recruits and trains support staff and employers. Training includes topics of specific disability awareness, job coaching strategies and supports, behavioral management, documentation of student progress, and communication with stakeholders of the employment component

Provides ongoing training, guidance, and consultation to support staff/employers throughout academic year

Monitors and plans Community Involvement activities

Tracks student participation on a weekly basis

Meets with students as needed to assist with planning and participating in CI

Provides mid‑semester and final grades

Budgeting – monitors support staff hours for Community Involvement and Employment staff

Assesses current sites for feasibility

Maintains alumni data on post-college employment status

Stays up to date with research and analyzes data on current trends on employment initiatives within inclusive post‑secondary programs

Attends and participates in weekly core administrative team meetings, director meetings and division meetings

Participates in various transition fairs at high schools and colleges/universities and attends one inclusive postsecondary conference annually

Coordinates Adult Services Collaboration as needed; oversees stakeholder involvement to include the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services, The Community Services Board, and other state and federal partners who will assist students with employment opportunities once graduated

Plans and facilitates 4th year transition meetings

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience working with individuals with disabilities (typically 2 years)

Experience working collaboratively in a group and/or independently with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Experience working with adult services/community resources for individuals with disabilities

Experience assisting individuals with employment/career readiness skills

Demonstrated working knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments

Ability to multi‑task and work in a fast‑paced environment

Ability to build partnerships

Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

Ability to create presentations and present to stakeholders and partners

Ability to collaborate and communicate with university stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in related field

Experience in transition services or post‑secondary education program (typically 1 year)

Experience working in a higher education setting

Experience supervising staff

Knowledge of National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) competencies

Knowledge of resources for job development for individuals with disabilities related to transition

Knowledge of adult services

Proficiency in Microsoft office suite/ability to learn new technology systems

Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

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