The Access to Achievement Coordinator is dedicated to serving the IDD population and will create an intra-college support system to help ensure student success. This position reports to the Director of Career & College Readiness.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Administrative:

• Primary contact for students who self-report/disclose an IDD diagnosis.
  • Interview students and/or parents to establish interests and goals.
  • Present options based on student interests.
  • Develop a person-centered plan and complete required plan documentation.
  • Guide students in the application process.
  • Refer students to other campus services as determined appropriate.
  • Conducts bi-weekly follow-up/check-in with students for the course of the student’s enrollment.
  • Track student outcomes.

• Follow-up with instructors on a regular basis regarding student progress

• Local marketing and outreach responsibilities
• Student recruitment 
• Create and submit reports to NCCCS as requested.
• Partner student with peer mentor if desired by student and/or parent
• Liaison with workforce development staff, community agencies, and local employers to assist students in pursuing employment.
• Continue to track and follow up with students for six months after separation from college services.
• Advocate for inclusion in all aspects of college and campus life, keep students informed of campus events, and invite them to participate in campus activities.
• Organize and coordinate implementation team activities.
• Participate in all professional development and other meetings as required by NCCCS.
• Supervise a part-time administrative support person.
• Hire, train, and supervise instructors.

General College Duties:

• Attends meetings, conferences, and training sessions as required.
• Serves on assigned college committees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB TRAINING:

Required Position Training to be completed in the first year of hire:

• Colleague/Datatel/Advansys Training
• Canvas Training
• Self-Service/WebAdvisor Training
• Advising Training
• Policy/Procedure Training
• Onboarding Training

Suggested Training:

• School Dude

Leadership Training