Career Coordinator - UT Chattanooga

University of Tennessee•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

The Career Coordinator supports Mosaic students at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga as they prepare for workforce transitions. The role develops and maintains relationships with local employers and community partners, helps employers prepare to supervise employees on the Autism Spectrum, and provides training and resources on autism inclusion, accommodations, and retention. The coordinator carries a large student caseload, monitors career preparation and professional development, and tracks employment placement and retention outcomes for Mosaic graduates. The position leads career preparation through assessments, individualized action plans, informational interviews, job shadowing, volunteering, internships, and employment opportunities. It develops curriculum for Years 3, 4, and 5 classes and supervises teaching assistants. The coordinator also provides career coaching, oversees supporting graduate assistants and mentors, and plans, delivers, and assesses career programs and events, including the annual Reverse Career Fair. The role collects and reports student career outcome data, maintains records in institutional systems, and uses assessment findings to improve services and support strategic planning. It also contributes to departmental initiatives, university committees, collaborative 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

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 development of evidence-informed resources.
Supervisory skills to support the development of mentors and teaching assistants.
Above-average verbal and written communication skills.
Master’s degree.
1–3 years of experience working in higher education with individuals on the Autism Spectrum.
1 year of experience in Career/Workforce Development.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized weekly or bi-weekly career coaching, or oversee coaching, for Years 3, 4, and 5+ students each semester.
Assist 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 all NACE Career Readiness Competencies.
Coach students on professional communication, networking, workplace expectations, self-advocacy, and social-professional navigation.
Monitor students’ 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 workplace experiential learning opportunities, 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 student 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.
Develop curriculum for Years 3, 4, and 5 classes and supervise teaching assistants for those classes.
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.