The program coordinator will play a key role in overseeing the STRIVE program, which supports college-aged students with intellectual disabilities. STRIVE stands for Success Through Resiliency, Inclusion, and Vocational Education. This position is responsible for student-centered planning, curriculum development, community engagement, and overall program administration to ensure student success and long-term sustainability of the program.
This is a grant funded position through the STRIVE grant. There is no guarantee for continued employment beyond the grant period, which concludes on June 1st, 2026.
Major Responsibilities:
Student Support
- Oversee student-centered planning, admissions, and advising processes.
- Support peer mentoring, internships, and work-based learning opportunities for students with IDD.
- Serve as a communication bridge between STRIVE students and faculty.
- Modify courses as needed for students auditing classes.
- Manage daily program activities and provide supervision and guidance to students and peer mentors.
- Conduct student-centered planning in collaboration with each student’s support team (including waiver services, if applicable).
Curriculum Development
- Modify, design, and implement curriculum aligned with students’ independent living skills and career goals.
- Ensure curriculum adheres to federal guidelines for inclusive postsecondary education.
- Evaluate program outcomes regularly and make improvements based on data and student needs.
Community Outreach & Recruitment
- Lead student recruitment initiatives and build a strong community presence.
- Engage in advocacy efforts promoting educational equity for students with disabilities.
- Build and maintain relationships with local employers to create meaningful, competitive employment opportunities.
- Collaborate with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) counselors.
Program Administration
- Collaborate with the Director of Disability Support Services to write and submit the Certified Transition Program application to the Federal Financial Aid Office.
- Recruit, hire, and train work-study students and interns to support program operations.
- Collect, analyze, and report program data.
- Stay current with and synthesize relevant research and literature in the field of inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE).
Full-time, benefits-eligible position with no enrollment waiting period. Excellent benefits include:
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, as well as other voluntary benefits
Retirement plan with 10% employer contributions, no match necessary and no waiting period for enrollment, does have a 2 year vesting period
Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (with Choice Plan medical insurance)
Free Ivy Tech tuition for employee, spouse, and dependents
For those pursuing higher degrees, Tuition Reimbursement at other institutions.
Eligible employer under the DOL Public Service loan forgiveness program.
Opportunities for professional development
Paid time off: Vacation and Sick time accrued biweekly
Paid holidays: 8 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Disability Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with students with intellectual disabilities.
- Proven ability to manage complex tasks and follow through to completion.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences, including families, faculty, employers, and agency partners.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively and with patience in a team environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Disability Studies, or a related field.
- Experience writing grant applications or program certification materials.
Other Requirements:
- Transcripts and/or relevant certifications/licenses required at time of hire
- Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
