POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Support Coordinator, Ascend - WP
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 2436
GRADE 42
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Director, Autism Transition Program - WP
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Support Coordinator, Ascend – WP provides coordination of direct support provided to students in the Ascend Program, an inclusive college program for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) transitioning out of high school and into the university setting.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A bachelor’s degree is required; a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in education, special education, communication, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology is preferred.
Experience: At least one year of experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder is required. Experience working with programs in education is required; experience in higher education is preferred. Experience programming for persons with ASD in the development of executive functions, social interactions and problem-solving skills is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Skills: A working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications is preferred. Comfort with website updates and social media postings is preferred. Excellent communication skills is preferred. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Coordinates support and resources for students in the Ascend Program.
2. Provides direct support to Ascend Program students in the areas of academics, executive functions, social skills, problem solving, and career or further education readiness.
3. Participates in the application review and selection of participants of the program.
4. Oversees student mentoring or volunteer opportunities needed in the Ascend Program.
5. Assists in development of annual events needed with the Ascend Program.
6. Assists with public relations efforts of the Ascend Program.
7. Assists with marketing of the Ascend Program to raise awareness on campus, throughout south-central Missouri and beyond by managing and updating the Ascend Program website and social media accounts and utilizing other marketing materials.
8. Collaborates with departments and divisions on campus to provide support for students in the Ascend Program, assists in creating training workshops for faculty on accessibility, Universal Design for Learning, and inclusion for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in partnership with the Office of Academic Affairs.
9. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
10. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed by the supervisor.
11. Supports the overall success of Missouri State University-West Plains by performing all other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Support Coordinator, Ascend– WP is supervised by the Director, Autism Transition Program-WP and supervises student employees and volunteers as assigned.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
APRIL 2022
