Program Support Assistant – Theory and Practice in Teacher Education - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Support Assistant for the FUTURE Program will provide support for students enrolled in the FUTURE Program through campus-wide collaboration, and assist the Program Coordinator with various administrative tasks to foster positive outcomes for the enrolled students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field
One (1) year of experience working with students with special needs / disabilities
Knowledge of and the ability to work with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Skills working with various computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with students, faculty, and staff
Ability to be flexible in day-to-day activities and operations
Ability to learn quickly
Ability to work in a team or group setting
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Nice To Haves

One (1) to three (3) years of experience working with students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
Ability to develop individualized academic modification and modifications

Responsibilities

Collaborates with staff and students to foster student success in the FUTURE Program
Coordinates with instructors to provide training for best practices with working with students with IDD
Coordinates training for peer mentors to facilitate student and mentor connections
Collaborates with Student Disability Services to ensure appropriate utilization of academic accommodations for students in the FUTURE Program
Collaborates with staff and student support personnel to ensure students in the FUTURE Program are engaged in campus life
Coordinates independent living supports for students in the FUTURE Program who live in residence halls
Coordinates support with Panhellenic representatives for students in the FUTURE Program who want to participate in Greek life
Helps students in the FUTURE Program register for courses
Supervises peer mentors who work with student in the FUTURE Program
Communicates regularly with students in the FUTURE Program to determine goals and progress
Assists students in the FUTURE Program in locating and traveling to locations throughout campus as needed
Assists students in the FUTURE Program with extracurricular activities as needed
Creates and publishes weekly peer mentor schedule
Maintains files and records related to community engagement of students in the FUTURE Program
Helps plan extracurricular activities for students in the FUTURE Program
Assists the Program Coordinator with various administrative tasks to include document creation, communication with faculty, staff, and parents, and scheduling of program activities