CAS Coach & Access Coordinator

Radford University • Radford, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Develops, oversees and manages the academic year-long CAS Coaching Program. This program supports students with disabilities who are connected to the Center for Accessibility Services office. This position hires, supervises, trains, mentors, and evaluates graduate students and peer mentors that work within the CAS Coaching Program. Reviews documentation and recommends appropriate accommodations for an assigned caseload of students with documented disabilities (including but not limited to autism). Responsible for oversight of the onsite early move in program “Radford Ready: High Five and Thrive”. Educates students, faculty, staff, and community affiliates on disability awareness with a focus on neurodivergence. Engages in the overall development of departmental strategic planning and assessment.

Requirements

• Experience working with individuals with autism in an educational, medical, vocational, or mental health setting.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret medical and/or psychological evaluations/recommendations, to also include IEPs and 504 plans.
• Ability to recommend and implement goals and objectives for providing coaching services.
• Experience with event planning or programming.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the laws associated with serving students with disabilities in higher education.
• Ability to prioritize workloads.
• Successful record of independent work and as a team player.
• Knowledge and understanding of effective and appropriate communications with students, faculty, and parents.
• Five or more years of work experience in education, special education, or counseling and/or experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Master's in Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a combination of education and relevant experience equivalent to a Master’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with young adults and/or adults with a diagnosis of autism and/or other disabilities.
• Successful record as a supervisor.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with academic coaching such as mentoring and/or tutoring.

Responsibilities

• Develops, oversees and manages the academic year-long CAS Coaching Program.
• Hires, supervises, trains, mentors, and evaluates graduate students and peer mentors that work within the CAS Coaching Program.
• Reviews documentation and recommends appropriate accommodations for an assigned caseload of students with documented disabilities (including but not limited to autism).
• Responsible for oversight of the onsite early move in program “Radford Ready: High Five and Thrive”.
• Educates students, faculty, staff, and community affiliates on disability awareness with a focus on neurodivergence.
• Engages in the overall development of departmental strategic planning and assessment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level