X96583 Career Success Specialist

RiverHawks Scholar ProgramCareer Success Specialist & Project CoordinatorPosition Summary:Northeastern State University is seeking an enthusiastic and student-centered professional to serve as the Career Success Coordinator for the RiverHawks Scholar Program, an inclusive postsecondary education program for college students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The Coordinator will serve as a key representative of NSU’s commitment to inclusive education, helping ensure that students of all abilities have the opportunity to experience college life, gain workforce readiness skills, and engage meaningfully in campus and community life.Career Success Coordinator is a grant funded position with the RiverHawks Scholar Program and will work directly with students in their work-based employment experience. This position will also serve as the project coordinator for the TPSID Grant. The RiverHawks Scholar Program is a four-year inclusive program designed to provide students with intellectual or developmental disabilities the opportunity to participate in the academic, residential, social, career and cultural experiences offered by the University with appropriate support for success. The candidate must be a self-starter, have strong knowledge of the Tahlequah community, and have the passion and composure needed to work with college students with disabilities. He/she must be organized, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This position shall report to the Director of the RiverHawks Scholar Program.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop a Work Ready Certificate in collaboration with DRS & WorkForce OklahomaDevelops, schedules, plans and implements classes, seminars, symposia, workshops, and eventsDevelops and coordinates cooperative programs beyond traditional on-campus programsCoordinates special programs involving internship, service learning, distance learning, community education, and outreach componentsCreate Curriculum & Teach the following micro-courses:Resume WritingMock InterviewsProfessional DressOnline Job Search & Filling out an ApplicationBusiness Interpersonal SkillsWorkplace Accommodations & Self AdvocacyCareer Interest SurveysSupport supervisors at work-based employment locations — on campus & off campusBi-weekly visits with each supervisorCreate micro-credential training courseTrain & address employer concerns about hiring people with disabilities while maintaining confidentiality of studentsIdentify a wide variety of workplace supports and provide training and follow-up supports for workplace supervisors & teamsAssist students by offering guidance to help them understand job tasks, workplace culture, and employer expectations while students are participating in internship placementsProvide weekly observation and support to student employees as a follow-along serviceCoordinate job placement with graduating seniorsSet up a Zoom meeting with the senior, parents, DRS VR Counselor, Shannon Bombo — Central Oklahoma Workforce — to determine possible job locations and map out a strategy for job placementIdentify, collaborate, and recruit on-campus & off-campus internship employers for customized jobs for students with disabilities utilizing a supported employment approachEnsure appropriate job accommodations and strategies have been implemented at the worksite; responsible for documentation and maintaining accurate notes to record student progressCoordinate group training sessions for RSP studentsFacilitate job trainings for tasks specific to the individual’s job functionUtilize data collection techniques to document effectiveness of workplace supportsTrack job placement and job retention data (30, 60, 90, 180+)Job placement in desired career fields for current RiverHawks Scholar Program students in Cherokee CountyIncrease the number of off-campus job placements for current RSP studentsTrack community involvement for current RSP students & graduates living in Cherokee CountyHost annual career fair on the NSU campusTeach RiverHawks program coursesWork collaboratively with RSP staffParticipate in weekly RSP planning meetingsPrepare reports for the Director as requestedOther duties as assignedPreferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in Education/Special Education, Social Work, Transition Services, or a related fieldExperience in inclusive postsecondary education programs, college access initiatives, or transition planningFamiliarity with TPSID goals, Think College frameworks, or other inclusive education modelsKnowledge of federal disability laws (IDEA, ADA, Section 504) and person-centered planning principlesWork EnvironmentPosition is based at NSU's Tahlequah campus with travel across Oklahoma and tribal jurisdictionsSome physical activity required for setting up events and traveling with outreach materialsWork is performed in a collaborative team environment that values inclusion, creativity, and student successMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Education/Special Education, Social Work, Rehabilitation Services, Counseling, or a related fieldAt least one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in an educational or service capacity or relevant experienceStrong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide variety of stakeholdersDemonstrated commitment to access, inclusion, and equity in educationAbility to travel throughout the region and work occasional evenings & weekendsAnnual salary $49, with excellent benefits, including generous leave time.Anticipated hire date: 01/05/2026Applications will be accepted until: 12/05/2025NOTE: Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 , CST, on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted.To complete the application process, it is critical to create a profile.Notice to applicantsIt is Northeastern State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Created: 2025-12-17