The University of North Carolina
Transition & Life Planning Coordinator
The University of North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina, us, 27497
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit UNC Greensboro supports students with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary ( CTP ) program while enrolled in Integrative Community Studies, a four-year certificate that emphasizes autonomy & agency, life planning, and career development. Students completing requirements for graduation receive a certificate in Integrative Community Studies, awarded by the Office of the Provost at UNCG.
Position Summary The Transition & Life Planning Coordinator is an instructor for core courses for the ICS program of study. This position oversees services provided to students enrolled in the ICS Program by working directly with students and their person-centered plans, and HOPS Intervention Research. This position will also informally supervise volunteers, interns, and PT temporary student employees who provide 1:1 support for students (generally in the 1st and 2nd-years) of the Integrative Community Studies ( ICS ) Certificate Program.
Minimum Qualifications Masters in a human services related field, or a Bachelors with minimum 5 years of experience with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. 2 years of experience in postsecondary education. Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications Supervisory experience. Instructional experience. Experience or working knowledge of Person-Centered-Planning principles/processes. Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range Recruitment Range Commensurate with experience Org #-Department Org #-Department Comp Trans and Post-Sec Edu - 11514 Job Open Date Job Open Date 01/06/2026 For Best Consideration Date Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Type of Appointment Permanent If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Number of Months per Year Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA FLSA Exempt
Key Responsibilities
Supervision Supervise PT student employees, volunteers, and interns.
Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 75% Key Responsibility Departmental Support and Classroom Instruction Teach core courses for the ICS department. Responsible for oversight of classes for all 1st & 2nd year students. Will teach group classes and individual classes for 12-15 students. Implement transition related programming (for incoming and existing students) – Including HOPS Research Participate in regular team meetings. Assist with departmental documentation and action plan development as needed. Participate in UNCG SOAR orientation for new and transfer students. Participate in Summer Transition programming for new incoming students. Emergency Management first line representative who will facilitate communication with campus partners and external partners. This position will be backed up by the Assistant Director. Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 15% Key Responsibility Coordination of services and supports Oversee student “Person Centered Plans” ( PCP ). Collaboration with instructors around the creation of PCP’s (for a caseload of 12-15 students) Support Services – identify potential go-to people for various aspects of the action steps in each PCP (should range from natural support systems to paid support systems). Assist with identifying campus and community resources and connecting to them. Oversight and assistance with scheduling (support coordination). Responsible for maintaining accurate departmental records and providing guidance and coordination of support time for PT student employees, interns and volunteers. Provide family support focused on transition related areas through departmental & university programming. Communicate with families based on concerns that may arise. Ensure student satisfaction by handling student concerns, requests and complaints of a routine manner. Involve the Assistant Director, Associate Director, and or Director with non-routine or unresolved matters. Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 5% Key Responsibility Other Duties Other duties as assigned.
ADA Checklist
ADA Checklist R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%). Physical Effort Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Reading, Writing, Hearing, Talking, Lifting-30-60 lbs. Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter List of References Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
UNCGjobsearch Website Greensboro News & Record Carolina Peacemaker Other Newspaper The Chronicle of Higher Education Inside Higher Ed Other Professional Journal NCWorks.gov UNC System Job Board Other Online Job Board Personal Networking Other
* If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here. (Open Ended Question)
* Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
Yes No
* Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro?
Yes No
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Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit UNC Greensboro supports students with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary ( CTP ) program while enrolled in Integrative Community Studies, a four-year certificate that emphasizes autonomy & agency, life planning, and career development. Students completing requirements for graduation receive a certificate in Integrative Community Studies, awarded by the Office of the Provost at UNCG.
Position Summary The Transition & Life Planning Coordinator is an instructor for core courses for the ICS program of study. This position oversees services provided to students enrolled in the ICS Program by working directly with students and their person-centered plans, and HOPS Intervention Research. This position will also informally supervise volunteers, interns, and PT temporary student employees who provide 1:1 support for students (generally in the 1st and 2nd-years) of the Integrative Community Studies ( ICS ) Certificate Program.
Minimum Qualifications Masters in a human services related field, or a Bachelors with minimum 5 years of experience with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. 2 years of experience in postsecondary education. Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications Supervisory experience. Instructional experience. Experience or working knowledge of Person-Centered-Planning principles/processes. Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range Recruitment Range Commensurate with experience Org #-Department Org #-Department Comp Trans and Post-Sec Edu - 11514 Job Open Date Job Open Date 01/06/2026 For Best Consideration Date Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Type of Appointment Permanent If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Number of Months per Year Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA FLSA Exempt
Key Responsibilities
Supervision Supervise PT student employees, volunteers, and interns.
Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 75% Key Responsibility Departmental Support and Classroom Instruction Teach core courses for the ICS department. Responsible for oversight of classes for all 1st & 2nd year students. Will teach group classes and individual classes for 12-15 students. Implement transition related programming (for incoming and existing students) – Including HOPS Research Participate in regular team meetings. Assist with departmental documentation and action plan development as needed. Participate in UNCG SOAR orientation for new and transfer students. Participate in Summer Transition programming for new incoming students. Emergency Management first line representative who will facilitate communication with campus partners and external partners. This position will be backed up by the Assistant Director. Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 15% Key Responsibility Coordination of services and supports Oversee student “Person Centered Plans” ( PCP ). Collaboration with instructors around the creation of PCP’s (for a caseload of 12-15 students) Support Services – identify potential go-to people for various aspects of the action steps in each PCP (should range from natural support systems to paid support systems). Assist with identifying campus and community resources and connecting to them. Oversight and assistance with scheduling (support coordination). Responsible for maintaining accurate departmental records and providing guidance and coordination of support time for PT student employees, interns and volunteers. Provide family support focused on transition related areas through departmental & university programming. Communicate with families based on concerns that may arise. Ensure student satisfaction by handling student concerns, requests and complaints of a routine manner. Involve the Assistant Director, Associate Director, and or Director with non-routine or unresolved matters. Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 5% Key Responsibility Other Duties Other duties as assigned.
ADA Checklist
ADA Checklist R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%). Physical Effort Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Reading, Writing, Hearing, Talking, Lifting-30-60 lbs. Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter List of References Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
UNCGjobsearch Website Greensboro News & Record Carolina Peacemaker Other Newspaper The Chronicle of Higher Education Inside Higher Ed Other Professional Journal NCWorks.gov UNC System Job Board Other Online Job Board Personal Networking Other
* If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here. (Open Ended Question)
* Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
Yes No
* Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro?
Yes No
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