Academic and Career Program Coordinator

Job Title

Academic and Career Program Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Department Of Educator & Leadership Preparation

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Academic and Career Program Coordinator supports the planning, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of academic enrichment, work experiences, and career development initiatives within the Transition University for Career Advancement and Successful Adulthood (Transition University) program at Texas A&M University–San Antonio. This role advances academic skills, ensures access to quality learning and work-based opportunities, builds effective community and employer partnerships, and supports program evaluation and reporting—improving outcomes for students with intellectual disabilities (ID). The Coordinator collaborates with university faculty, staff, students, families, school districts, vocational rehabilitation partners, and employers to promote student persistence, and successful transitions to independent adulthood and gainful employment.

Position Hours: 100% on-site at the San Antonio campus or at related site visits. Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexibility for evening or weekend work as needed. Work will include student support and engagement.

This is a grant funded position. This is a grant-funded position that is based on the continuation of the grant (for up to five years).

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, monitor, and provide academic enrichment, tutoring, and integrated work experiences aligned with student goals and program objectives.

• Coordinate and support Transition University operations and needs.

• Monitor allocation of funding and implementation of activities.

• Lead and assist with data collection for program assessment and grant compliance.

• Evaluate user and outcome data to continuously refine the programming to increase program effectiveness and outcomes.

• Build, maintain, and expand relationships with community partners, employers, school districts, and workforce/career agencies to support internship and employment opportunities for students.

• Organize, provide, assist, and evaluate person-centered planning (PCP) and individualized learning plans (ILPs) for students; ensure fidelity in implementation and ongoing review.

• Develop procedures for specialized functions to enhance program delivery.

• Develop and maintain a variety of fiscal, administrative, and academic records & reports, including required federal and internal reports and program evaluations.

• Liaise with faculty and staff to collaboratively support and monitor academic and career learning—including adjustments to course syllabi, expectations, and assignment modifications for specific access.

• Support and implement all Transition University recruiting, instructional and job readiness activities, including post-completion workforce tracking, and coordinate partnership projects.

• Develop and deliver training sessions, workshops, and professional development for students, families, staff, faculty, employers, and community partners, including disability awareness, Universal Design, and assistive technology implementation.

• Oversee and schedule academic support services each semester and monitor progress.

• Provide guidance and develop capacity in instructors and staff to support varied student needs.

• Collaborate with the career services office (such as Mays Center) and external professionals to ensure individualized support and access to career counseling and employer-facing programming.

• Coordinate daily office support activities, maintain organizational workflow, and resolve sensitive or confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.

• Research and analyze program req