The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being subject to the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (SHRA).
The University Participant (UP) Program Coordinator provides day-to-day coordination and operational support for the UP Program, a postsecondary education program serving students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. This position helps ensure that program activities, student supports, schedules, outreach efforts, and related services are planned and delivered effectively in support of student success.
The coordinator works closely with students, families, faculty, campus partners, undergraduate student supports, community organizations, and state agencies to promote an inclusive and well-coordinated program experience. The position also supports student progress monitoring, scheduling, program records, application review, staff training, outreach, reporting, emergency response coordination, and other activities necessary to maintain effective program operations.
About the University Participant (UP) Program:
The University Participant (UP) Program provides an inclusive, two-year, on-campus living and learning experience for young adults with intellectual disability. The program supports students as they transition from high school to adult life by developing skills in education, employment, independent living, and campus and community participation.
Minimum Qualifications
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an ‘equivalent combination of education and experience.’ If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
