Manager, Transition Program

The College of the Florida Keys•5901 College Road Key West, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Transition Program (Project ACCESS) coordinates the organization, operation, and delivery of support services to targeted student populations. This position provides personal, educational, and career advising to students within the College’s Transition Program. Coordinates with the Office of Student Accessibility Services, to provide Accessibility Services to students within the Transition Program (Project ACCESS). Work is performed under the administrative direction of the assigned academic dean.

Requirements

Ability to manage projects and budgets with specified goals, objectives, and timelines.
Understanding of, and commitment to, Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
Understanding of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the ADA.
Experience and knowledge working with individuals with disabilities.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to multitask and organize effectively.
Knowledge of College mission, policies, procedures, and services.
Ability to stay current in program area related to Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities (FCSUA) grant requirements.
Strong student orientation and ability to work with a diverse student population.
Proficient in the use of technology.

Nice To Haves

Advising and teaching experience with students with disabilities

Responsibilities

Assist in strategic and annual planning processes as they relate to the College’s mission, vision, and advocacy for student success, disabled student services, the Transition Program (Project ACCESS), and other special student populations on campus.
Facilitate communication between students enrolled in the Transition Program (Project ACCESS), and employees.
Maintains contact and provides support for students participating in the Transition Program, Project ACCESSS.
Educate College employees on working with students with intellectual disabilities and host training workshops as needed.
Collaborate with the Executive Director, Student Success Services in providing accommodations to students within the Transition Program (Project ACCESS) as needed.
Serve as the College’s liaison with external agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, Monroe County School District, and other community agencies.
Collaborate with local employers and academic personnel to develop internship opportunities and/or job placement pathways for students in the Transition Program and maintain information regarding placements through the management of the shared department folders.
Assist the dean in meeting with the public, faculty, staff, and students, handling incoming calls, student applications within CRM Recruit, and documentation for the Transition program.
Facilitate and assist in classroom management for the courses in the Project ACCESS program, as needed.
Collaborate with Advising Services to ensure students in the Project ACCESS program are successful, hold weekly check-in meetings with program participants, as well as manage educational plans and scheduling.
Coordinate site visits from other educational institutions and community organizations to showcase the College’s Transition Program (Project ACCESS).
Assist with identification, application, and implementation of grants and other funding sources for Arts and Hospitality.
Assist dean’s efforts, activities, and responsibilities regarding accreditation and reaffirmation at the direction of the Vice President, Academic Affairs.
Maintain relevant documentation to assess program performance in addition to developing and maintaining databases necessary for required reporting for the Transition Program (Project ACCESS).
Work collaboratively with Director, Academic Success and Distance Learning, and Dean, Arts & Hospitality to ensure the College is meeting reporting requirements as outlined in the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities (FCSUA) grant.
Assist with the development and revision of policies and procedures the Transition program, Project ACCESS; including but not limited to, early alert tracking, and internships.
Assist in raising awareness and promoting the role of the Transition program (Project ACCESS) in the educational process, especially regarding the teaching and learning activities that support the College’s curriculum.
Develop collaborative relationships within the profession, the College, and the community.
Prepare and process internal forms, including requisitions and purchase orders for the Transition program (Project ACCESS) budget.
Disseminate information to and education students in the transition program about opportunities to participate in Special Olympics Unified Program and Special Olympics Club.
Train and supervise student mentors assigned to the Transition Program.
Manage scholarships for students within the Transition Program, and student mentor scholarships as outlined by the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities guidelines and College procedures.
Participate in staff and committee work.
Attend training, events, meetings, and conferences, as required.
Attend Graduation/Commencement ceremonies.
Other related duties as assigned.