Student Life Program Specialist
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Job Summary
The person in this Student Life Program Specialist position will be part of the Student Life team for students participating in the UI REACH (Realizing Educational and Career Hopes) Program with primary responsibilities in RA supervision and student support in campus engagement advising independent living and classroom instruction. UI REACH staff collaborate to assist in the planning implementation and evaluation of the Academic Life Career Development Transition and/or Student Life experience for UI REACH students.
UI REACH is a comprehensive transition program for 18-25-year-old students with intellectual cognitive and learning disabilities. Students live in the residence hall engage in campus opportunities enroll in courses on campus and gain employment skills in community internships (
This is a specified term 10-month school year appointment at 100% effort during the months worked. Position will be placed on an unpaid leave of absence for the months of June and July. Health and Dental benefits are available during the leave periods. The specified term may be eligible for renewal.
Evening and weekend work will be required. Participate in an on-call duty rotation.
Specific Job Duties and Tasks:
- Provide individualized student-centered support to UI REACH students.
- Mentor coach or instruct students in one-to-one small-group classroom workplace campus or community settings in personal social independent living campus involvement and academic areas.
- Help students develop skills that promote independence personal growth academic success workplace readiness and community engagement.
- Serve in the on-call schedule on assigned evenings and weekends.
- Complete and maintain case notes evaluations progress records assessments and other required documentation in designated platform.
- Collaborate with UI REACH colleagues and internal or external partners to coordinate effective student support.
- Manage the UI REACH Resident Assistant team including hiring onboarding supervising ongoing training and collaborating with Division of Student Life Hall Coordinators.
- Maintain accurate student records case notes room assignments incident-response materials on-call updates and Student Life data systems.
- Plan and deliver Student Life courses activities and educational programming that promote campus integration and independent living.
- Collaborate with UI REACH colleagues and internal or external partners to coordinate effective student support.
- Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with students families staff instructors supervisors employers and community partners.
- Participate in staff meetings required training professional development workgroups or program-related activities.
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About University UI Reach:
UI REACH (Realizing Educational and Career Hopes) is nested in the UI College of Education and is a comprehensive transition program for college-age studentswith intellectual cognitive and learning disabilities. UI REACH offers an integrated college experience in a caring and structured environment.
Academics career and transition social growth and campus life are areas of focus. UI REACH is a four-year program with early graduation options.
Education Required:
- A Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience supporting persons with autism spectrum disorders developmental disabilities and/or learning disabilities in a secondary education setting on a college campus in the workplace and/or in the community. Typical experience 6 months 1 year.
- Demonstrated successful experience working in a team environment by exhibiting effective teamwork and contributing to an overall positive and productive work/team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with a varied population.
- Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbally); able to communicate effectively with internal and external constituents.
- Must be proficient in computer software applications.
- Demonstrated experience in a program requiring flexibility in managing multiple responsibilities.
- Must have a valid drivers license and meet the UI Risk Management driving requirements.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with supporting independent living and social engagement development.
- Experience in higher education areas of Student Life Student Support or University Housing.
- Teaching or informal instructional experience with students with autism spectrum disorders developmental disabilities and/or learning disabilities.
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and/or Direct Support Professionals (DSP) certification.
Application Details
In order to be considered for an interview applicants must upload:
- Resume
Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For questions contact Alex Schutman at
Benefits Highlights
- Regular salaried position.Pay level 3A. Located in Iowa City Iowa.
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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About Iowa
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community where your work directly impacts education research and student success. Enjoy exceptional health coverage university-paid life insurance robust retirement plans and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services well-being resources and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training leadership development and tuition assistance. Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium Big Ten athletics top-ranked public schools and outdoor recreation. Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
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