Job Description
Operating Title
UNH-4U & Bridges Associate Director
Long Classification Title
Project Director III
Campus Location
Durham
Department
UNH CHHS Institute on Disability
Summary of Position
The UNH-4U & Bridges Associate Director will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the IOD’s youth transition focused initiatives and programs, including UNH-4U and Bridges. This individual will supervise staff who deliver direct services to transition age youth and young adults. The Associate Director will, in collaboration with the Director and program staff, develop and oversee the implementation of innovative, evidence-based practices in supporting young adults with intellectual and developmental disability to transition into community life. They will also support and direct marketing initiatives and student recruitment. This individual will have expertise in evidence-based practices for transition to adulthood for youth and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and possess strong leadership skills.
Acceptable minimum level of education
Master's
Acceptable minimum years of experience
3-5 years
Additional Job Information
Applicants received by February 14, 2024 will receive priority review.
Posting Number
PS4316FY24
Other minimum qualifications
- Master’s level degree or higher in a clinical discipline, including Special Education, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech/Language Pathology, or similar.
- At least 5 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
- At least 1 year of experience serving as a supervisor.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based approaches for supporting transition to adulthood for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and measuring outcomes for this population.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in social sciences or related field including Special Education, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech/Language Pathology, or similar.
- Strong proficiency in data management using the Microsoft Suite and Salesforce.
- Knowledge of U.S. Education and disability policies.
- Strong skills in plain language and cognitive accessibility.
- Experience implementing evidence-based approaches for person-centered planning.
- Lived experience and/or connection to disability.
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/58683Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.00
Grade
24
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
Posting Date
12/15/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?
No
Interested Internal Candidates Exist?
No
Job Category
Salaried Staff (Exempt)
Appointment Type
Grant Funded
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Duty/Responsibility
Supervise, hire, and train UNH-4U and Bridges staff who directly serve students.
Duty/Responsibility
Develop and/or implement evidence-based approaches to support young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to achieve transition-related and/or postsecondary education goals.
Duty/Responsibility
Engage in biweekly meetings with UNH-4U students, UNH-4U staff, and interdisciplinary teams to support the postsecondary education and transition goals of UNH-4U students.
Duty/Responsibility
Collaborate with UNH-4U and the Bridges Training Series staff to develop and deliver trainings that support implementation of best practices in transition to adulthood and inclusive postsecondary education for student employees, UNH staff, family members, young adults, and state agencies
Duty/Responsibility
Liaise with University of New Hampshire departments, state agencies, and community partners to support the full inclusion of students with intellectual disability and other disabilities on campus.
Duty/Responsibility
Collaborate with ThinkCollege National Coordinating Center and other inclusive postsecondary education programs to learn about and develop best practices for inclusive postsecondary education, provide oversite for data collection and monitoring.
Duty/Responsibility
Public outreach and education for the UNH-4U and Bridges Programs.
Duty/Responsibility
Collaborate with the Director to develop funding proposals to support youth transition focused work.
Duty/Responsibility
Perform other duties as assigned.
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