Career and Employment Specialist

Texas A&M•San Antonio, TX

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Career and Employment Specialist for the Transition University for Career Advancement and Successful Adulthood (Transition University) program coordinates and monitors all career-based learning and employment opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities. This role ensures implementation of various work-based learning experiences, supports post-completion workforce tracking, and collaborates with staff and external partners to provide individualized, person-centered guidance. The specialist advances students’ academic, career, and independent living goals by facilitating community partnerships, providing timely support, and fostering responsive programming. Position Hours: 100% on-site at the San Antonio campus and/or at related site visits to support program participants in the field. Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with flexibility to work beyond normal hours including evenings and weekends as necessary. Work will include student support and engagement. This is a grant funded position. This is a grant-funded position that is based on the continuation of the grant (for up to five years)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field.
Two (2) years of related experience.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet competing priorities, and work both independently and cooperatively.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; able to work with individuals from the community.
Knowledge of the design and development of curriculum, accommodations, and training materials for workforce readiness and independence.
Proficient in using technology, maintaining records, and preparing timely, accurate reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with faculty, staff, employers, community representatives, students, and families.
Skilled at providing training, supervision, and professional development for university and community members.
Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills in a high-stress environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of related experience in career readiness, workforce development, education, or disability support.
Master’s degree preferred.
Experience planning, coordinating, and organizing complex, multi-activity projects related to career skills or workforce development.
Experience in special education, intellectual disabilities, transition services, or career services, including support for college students and families.
Record of excellence in career skills development and workforce/community partnership creation.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and monitor career-based learning, internships/practice, and employment opportunities for Transition University students, ensuring individualized support.
Implement career skill development programs, instruction and workshops, observe and provide feedback to internship/practicum students, and guide workforce placement efforts for successful transition to employment.
Serve as liaison to internship/practicum site supervisors, the Mays Center for professional services, vocational rehabilitation partners, and local community employers, ensuring all services and opportunities meet the unique needs of each student.
Oversee, implement and support the use of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and collaborate with Transition University staff, coaches, and faculty to address both academic and career outcomes for each student.
Coordinate with faculty/instructors and ensure expectations, syllabus modifications, and accommodations are established for vocational and academic placements.
Support daily program operations including timely implementation of required activities, oversight of student job coaching, and continuous guidance for students’ academic and employment success.
Train and supervise program support staff and student workers, especially those assigned as job coaches, strengthening peer-supported pathways to community and career success.
Identify program and faculty development needs based on feedback, data, and observation; provide or coordinate professional development focused on successful employment transition practices.
Guide and participate in the development, organization, provision and adaptation of curriculum or workshop materials, including instructional and training aids that align with Universal Design principles.
Lead, support, and collaborate on the collection, maintenance, and analysis of data related to student outcomes, workforce tracking, and continuous program improvement for grant compliance and reporting.
Maintain detailed and accurate reports and records as required for federal. Grant, and employer compliance; assist with data collection for program assessment and grant compliance.
Collaborate with internal and external partners—faculty, administration, university leadership, community organizations, funding agencies, Consultants, and external evaluators—to optimize delivery of project services.
Support, communicate, and promote the Transition University program’s goals and priorities to all campus and community stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with university and funding agency policies, procedures, and guidelines, including data storage and reporting requirements.
Coordinate daily office support activities and administrative interactions to ensure smooth program operations.
Assist in the coordination of daily workflow and the resolution of complex, highly sensitive, and confidential matters related to the program.
Coordinate, develop and maintain outward facing program information and materials for dissemination (e.g., website, newsletter, marketing).
Collect and maintain a variety of program, research and evaluation data including academic/program records & reports.
Provide technical information regarding procedures, services, or programs for students and partners.
Develop procedures for specialized functions to enhance program delivery.
Perform other duties as assigned.