Career Coordinator - UT Chattanooga
About The Position
The Career Coordinator supports Mosaic students’ transitions into the workforce by coordinating career preparation, individualized career coaching, employer partnerships, and experiential learning opportunities. The role maintains professional collaborations with local business partners and provides training and resources to help employers supervise employees on the Autism Spectrum. The coordinator carries a large student caseload during the academic year and monitors the effectiveness of career preparation and students’ professional development. The position leads career-transition preparation through assessments, informational interviews, job shadowing, volunteer work, and internships, and contributes to the ongoing growth of the annual Reverse Career Fair. Responsibilities also include developing curriculum for Years 3, 4, and 5 classes; supervising teaching assistants, graduate assistants, and professional mentors; and maintaining data on graduate employment placement and retention. The role plans and assesses career programs and events, develops employer and community relationships, coordinates employer training on autism inclusion and workplace supports, and collects and reports career outcome data. It also supports departmental planning, university committees, collaborative initiatives, special projects, and student recruitment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- At least 1 year of paid or unpaid experience in an educational setting working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
- 1–3 years of experience working in higher education with individuals on the Autism Spectrum.
- 1 year of experience in career or workforce development.
- Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and its impact on individuals in an educational setting.
- Organizational skills for planning and carrying out career events.
- Research and assessment skills, including developing evidence-informed resources.
- Supervisory skills to support the development of mentors and teaching assistants.
- Above-average verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide or oversee individualized weekly or bi-weekly career coaching for Years 3, 4, and 5+ students each semester.
- Help students with career exploration, goal setting, internship searches, job placement, graduate school planning, and workforce readiness.
- Conduct career assessments and develop individualized career action plans.
- Support student development in NACE Career Readiness Competencies.
- Coach students on professional communication, networking, workplace expectations, self-advocacy, and social-professional navigation.
- Monitor student progress toward career, academic, and employment goals.
- Supervise graduate assistants and professional mentors supporting career development, and provide on-site computer assistance.
- Plan, coordinate, implement, and assess career programs and events, including the Reverse Career Fair, mock interviews, resume reviews, employer networking, and career readiness workshops.
- Coordinate event logistics, budgets, marketing materials, schedules, registrations, and assessments.
- Develop and maintain relationships with employers, workforce agencies, and community organizations.
- Develop experiential learning opportunities for students, including internships, job shadowing, volunteering, and employment.
- Serve as the primary liaison for employer engagement related to neurodiversity hiring initiatives.
- Conduct employer outreach and recruitment for Mosaic events.
- Coordinate employer training on autism inclusion, supervision, workplace accommodations, and retention strategies.
- Collect, analyze, and report career outcome data, including employment outcomes, internship participation, graduate school placement, First Destination outcomes, retention, and promotion metrics.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation using institutional databases and tracking systems.
- Develop assessment reports demonstrating program effectiveness and student success.
- Use data to identify trends, improve services, and support strategic planning.
- Support departmental strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Represent Mosaic on university committees and in collaborative initiatives.
- Assist with special projects and student recruitment efforts as assigned.
- Develop curriculum for Years 3, 4, and 5 classes and supervise teaching assistants for those classes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
