Regional Autism Network (RAN) Program Coordinator

The Regional Autism Network (RAN) Program Coordinator supports the day-to-day operations of the UAH Regional Autism Network, which strives to connect people with autism, their families, educators, and service providers to the information, services, and supports that best meet their needs. This is a part-time position.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of RAN. Work on established goals, objectives, and priorities; follow policies and procedures regarding operational performance; and document progress toward achievement of established goals and objectives.
• Promote an awareness of autism, regional resources, and services available. Post on social media, create newsletters, maintain an email list-serve, maintain the RAN Website, and distribute materials promoting RAN on campus and region wide.
• Create, organize, and maintain an online collection of resources in the region for autism.
• Communicate and consult with individuals, professionals, and community stakeholders by phone, email, or in person, including answering the UAH RAN phone line.
• Participate in RAN staff meetings, constituency board meetings, AIACC meetings, and the Annual Alabama Autism Conference.
• Maintain records of calls, emails, meetings, activities, services provided, and services requested.
• Participate in community outreach initiatives, including public education information tables.
• Support RAN in providing high-quality professional development events and educational programs and technical assistance to professionals.
• Contribute to the overall success of the RAN by working closely with the Program Director, Family Navigator, Student Staff, and by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, social work, or a related field with a demonstrated experience in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or equivalent work experience.
• 1-2 years of full-time verifiable work experience in a position supporting individuals with ASD or their families.
• Team member who works collaboratively internally and externally with a variety of people, stakeholders, and organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel within the region regularly and state occasionally.
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Knowledge of local, regional, and state resources and programs for ASD.
• Experience in professional social media management, web design, and newsletter compilation and distribution.
• Bilingual candidates who speak and write in Spanish are encouraged to apply.

$35,750 - $40,000