SCIPSEC Coordinator
Columbia, South Carolina
Employer: Transforce
Industry:
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Posting Summary
Logo Posting Number TMP01772PO24 Job Code Title Project Coordinator Advertised Title SCIPSEC Coordinator Campus Columbia College/Division College of Education Department CED Educational Studies Salary 55,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule
Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Job Search Category Administrative
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Benefits for Temporary Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the benefits section on the Applicant Portal.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
This person coordinates all efforts associated with the project. Specifically, this person increases state-wide awareness as well as serves as a conduit to national trends to the SC Directors.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in special education, higher education, rehabilitation counseling, disability studies, non or other relevant field, and a minimum of one years' experience working with inclusive postsecondary education programs and students with intellectual disability is required. Must be able to travel regionally as needed.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in in special education, higher education, rehabilitation counseling, disability studies, or other relevant field, and a minimum of three years' experience working with inclusive postsecondary education programs and students with intellectual disability. Directed/managed a college program for students with ID and collaborated/consulted with other programs, ideally experience with engaging with a state and/or regional alliance. Legislative/policy-level experience preferred. Marketing and/or awareness campaign experience preferred. This is a leadership position; person should be passionate and able to read and synthesize relevant literature related to IPSEs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Job Duty
Serve as state-level point of contact for all SC IPSE programs, including technical assistance provider and connector to additional information related to IPSE program operations. While we expect this person to have a good understanding of the SC programs, including supports provided and basic differences in models, they will serve as the entry point to information and will connect stakeholders to program-specific contacts or other information sources for inquiries requiring beyond-basic information.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty
Increase awareness of IPSE programs across South Carolina to K-12 educators, school counselors, prospective students, families, and legislators via a large scale, coordinated awareness campaign.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty
Serve as state-level point of contact for any and all community stakeholders, including but not limited to: potential students, parents, teachers, transition professionals, SCVRD professionals.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty
Represent SCIPSEC at local, state, regional, and national events, meetings, and conferences, including but not limited to: SC school and district-level transition fairs, CHE meetings, autism and other intellectual disability-related conferences in SC, meetings with individual SC IPSE programs, other regional IPSE alliances, Southeastern Postsecondary Education Association (SEPSEA) annual conference, State of the Art national annual conference, AHEAD annual conference.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty
Collect and disseminate data related to SC IPSE programs annually.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Sustain state legislative support of IPSE students and programs via CHE relationships and involvement, as needed.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty
Stay abreast of recent research, movements, and happenings for IPSEs nationally. This includes regularly reading research, attending webinars or meetings of IPSE-relevant groups, and joining communities of practice, as appropriate.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty
Other administrative duties related to SCIPSEC as assigned.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date 09/01/2024 Proposed End Date 08/15/2025 Job Open Date 07/25/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Quicklink for Posting EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Position Attributes
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Logo Posting Number TMP01772PO24 Job Code Title Project Coordinator Advertised Title SCIPSEC Coordinator Campus Columbia College/Division College of Education Department CED Educational Studies Salary 55,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule
Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Job Search Category Administrative
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Benefits for Temporary Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the benefits section on the Applicant Portal.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
This person coordinates all efforts associated with the project. Specifically, this person increases state-wide awareness as well as serves as a conduit to national trends to the SC Directors.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in special education, higher education, rehabilitation counseling, disability studies, non or other relevant field, and a minimum of one years' experience working with inclusive postsecondary education programs and students with intellectual disability is required. Must be able to travel regionally as needed.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in in special education, higher education, rehabilitation counseling, disability studies, or other relevant field, and a minimum of three years' experience working with inclusive postsecondary education programs and students with intellectual disability. Directed/managed a college program for students with ID and collaborated/consulted with other programs, ideally experience with engaging with a state and/or regional alliance. Legislative/policy-level experience preferred. Marketing and/or awareness campaign experience preferred. This is a leadership position; person should be passionate and able to read and synthesize relevant literature related to IPSEs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in higher education, related issues and supports.
- Knowledge of and field-based experience with inclusive postsecondary program development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Understanding of state and federal policies impacting inclusive postsecondary education.
- Knowledge of and experience with state or regional alliances in inclusive postsecondary education.
- Knowledge of strategies for communication to audiences within and external to the university and the consortium.
- Ability to anticipate needs, to take initiative and manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to work with a wide range of personnel having varying levels of administrative and organizational abilities.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and in high stress situations.
- Strong knowledge of marketing and generating awareness of programs.
- Proven follow-through on complex tasks to completion.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to address a range of audiences, including internal contacts, community agencies, funding sources, compliance organizations and other relevant outside constituents.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong organizational capacities.
- Strong commitment to customer service.
Job Duty
Serve as state-level point of contact for all SC IPSE programs, including technical assistance provider and connector to additional information related to IPSE program operations. While we expect this person to have a good understanding of the SC programs, including supports provided and basic differences in models, they will serve as the entry point to information and will connect stakeholders to program-specific contacts or other information sources for inquiries requiring beyond-basic information.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty
Increase awareness of IPSE programs across South Carolina to K-12 educators, school counselors, prospective students, families, and legislators via a large scale, coordinated awareness campaign.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty
Serve as state-level point of contact for any and all community stakeholders, including but not limited to: potential students, parents, teachers, transition professionals, SCVRD professionals.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty
Represent SCIPSEC at local, state, regional, and national events, meetings, and conferences, including but not limited to: SC school and district-level transition fairs, CHE meetings, autism and other intellectual disability-related conferences in SC, meetings with individual SC IPSE programs, other regional IPSE alliances, Southeastern Postsecondary Education Association (SEPSEA) annual conference, State of the Art national annual conference, AHEAD annual conference.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty
Collect and disseminate data related to SC IPSE programs annually.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Sustain state legislative support of IPSE students and programs via CHE relationships and involvement, as needed.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty
Stay abreast of recent research, movements, and happenings for IPSEs nationally. This includes regularly reading research, attending webinars or meetings of IPSE-relevant groups, and joining communities of practice, as appropriate.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty
Other administrative duties related to SCIPSEC as assigned.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date 09/01/2024 Proposed End Date 08/15/2025 Job Open Date 07/25/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Quicklink for Posting EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Position Attributes
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Created: 2024-09-04
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Country: United States
State: South Carolina
City: Columbia
ZIP: 29202