"EAGLES Transition Coordinator"

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number
S5095P

Home Org Name
E.A.G.L.E.S Program

Division Name
College of Education

Position Title
EAGLES Transition Coordinator

Job Class Code
CA70

Appointment Status
Full-time

Limited Term
No

Job Summary

The College of Education’s E.A.G.L.E.S Program is excited to recruit a EAGLES Transition Coordinator!

This role is dedicated to supporting students with intellectual disabilities throughout their full Auburn experience by leading pre‑admission programming, guiding independent‑living support in the residence halls, and facilitating post‑graduation transition planning. The role co‑leads the immersive Summer Academy, oversees the Independent Living Student Worker model, and contributes to program evaluation and continuous improvement for the EAGLES Program and Summer Bridge Academy. Working closely with EAGLES leadership and project partners, the coordinator ensures high‑quality student support, federal compliance, and strong outcomes across all phases of the student journey.

Essential Functions

• Leads and manages the expanded overnight Summer Academy including planning, staffing, logistics, curriculum design, and daily operations to ensure a safe and empowering student experience.
• Serves as Assistant Director of Summer Academy by supervising camp counselors, peer mentors, and student workers while fostering a strengths-based and inclusive environment.
• Oversees the Independent Living Student Worker ( ILSW ) model, ensuring structured support, accountability, and consistent implementation of independent living instruction.
• Maintains an on-campus presence during key support hours (3:00–6:00 p.m.) to assist students in residence halls and community settings with daily living and wellness routines.
• Leads the Supports and Opportunities to Accessing the Real World ( SOAR ) transition planning process for students completing the Basic or Advanced Program.
• Coordinates post-program success tracking, including employment, community living, and ongoing education outcomes to meet federal TPSID requirements.
• Supports alumni engagement strategies by maintaining communication and facilitating opportunities for continued involvement and connection.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports data related to independent living instruction, transition outcomes, and program effectiveness to inform continuous improvement.
• Ensures compliance with TPSID grant requirements through effective documentation, collaboration with the external evaluator, and contributions to federal and university reports.
• Build strong partnerships across campus and the community to enhance student access to inclusive experiences, safety nets, and long-term life success.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Special Education, Clinical Rehab Counseling, or related field
• 4 years of experience working with students with intellectual disabilities or working with programs designed to serve students with intellectual disabilities.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups or employees of organizations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups or employees of organizations.

Minimum License and Certifications
Current Alabama teaching certificate required upon hire.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range
$48,280-$77,250

Job Category
Other

City position is located in:
Auburn

State position is located:
AL

Posting Date
02/12/2026