WSU ROAR Transition Coordinator

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

As a WSU ROAR Transition Coordinator, you will lead transition planning and implementation for Washington State University (WSU) ROAR (Responsibility, Opportunity, Advocacy, Respect), including coordination of employment related transition services, person-centered planning, and post-graduation supports. Oversee the alignment of individualized transition goals with WSU ROAR’s Comprehensive Transition and Post-secondary (CTP) Certificate, supporting successful employment and community engagement outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience.
• Experience leading or directing the work of others.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities in employment, transition planning, or community-based services.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, or related field.
• Experience working with young adults/students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in post-secondary transition or employment settings.
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating transition plans, employment supports, programs, policies, and practices.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including documentation and presentations.
• Familiarity with behavior intervention strategies, supported decision-making, and RTI frameworks.
• Experience addressing the needs of young adults with IDD in post-secondary programs, high school transition programs, or community-based employment settings.
• Knowledge of research, theories, literature, and trends in transition, employment, and inclusive education, and ability to apply this knowledge.
• Ability to plan and implement evidence-based transition and employment practices.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations (administrators, faculty, staff, students, employers, families, community partners).
• Ability to supervise and support staff in employment and transition roles.
• Ability to work independently and respond effectively to supervision.
• Ability to manage time, details, and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to represent WSU ROAR and the University’s best interests at all times.

Responsibilities

• Lead transition planning and implementation for WSU ROAR.
• Coordinate employment-related transition services.
• Facilitate person-centered planning.
• Provide post-graduation supports.
• Oversee the alignment of individualized transition goals with WSU ROAR’s CTP Certificate.
• Support successful employment and community engagement outcomes.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts
• Training and development
• Employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

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