PT Access to Achievement Specialist

Johnston Community College•Main Campus - Smithfield, NC

About The Position

The Access to Achievement Specialist supports students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) from initial inquiry through program completion. The specialist helps students identify goals, explore educational pathways across Adult Education, Continuing Education, and Curriculum programs, and develop person-centered plans supporting academic, career, and personal success. The role connects students with campus and community resources, monitors progress through regular check-ins and collaboration with instructors, and helps facilitate pathways to employment. It also supports outreach and recruitment and completes required reporting to advance inclusive educational opportunities and positive outcomes for students with IDD at Johnston Community College. The position serves students across all campuses and requires providing effective, student-centered services and instruction, managing frequent interruptions, and responding to student issues including behavior, health, and emergencies. It has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, Adult Education, Psychology, Human Services, or a related area from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
At least one year of experience working with persons with disabilities.
Ability to provide effective, student-centered services and instruction for students with IDD across all campuses.
Ability to deal with frequent interruptions and manage student issues, including behavior, health, and emergencies.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and communicate and present to groups.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, compute rate, ratio, and percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency in word processing and database management tools.
Ability to communicate effectively, meet mobility requirements, occasionally move materials weighing up to 10 pounds, and access and use print material effectively.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adults and implementing best practices for adults with IDD.
Experience serving adults in an educational environment.

Responsibilities

Recruit prospective students through outreach, tours, and partnerships with Johnston County Public Schools, community organizations, local employers, and other stakeholders.
Meet with prospective students to identify interests and goals and develop a documented, person-centered education and career plan.
Provide career guidance and connect students with resources such as Career Services and Success Coaching.
Guide students through the college application and enrollment process and connect them with appropriate campus services.
Present appropriate program options across Adult Education, Continuing Education, and Curriculum areas.
Conduct regular student check-ins and communicate with instructors to monitor progress and coordinate support.
Track student participation, progress, and outcomes and prepare required reports for the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) and other stakeholders.
Promote student engagement by informing and inviting students to campus events, programs, and activities that support inclusion and belonging.
Participate in college, state, and professional development meetings and activities to maintain current knowledge and strengthen services for students with IDD.
Perform other duties as assigned.