Position Summary & Description
The IUP Labyrinth Center is a sponsored program that supports students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other related disabilities. Students enroll in a one-credit course each semester, and receive academic and life coaching, supervised study sessions, and peer and faculty mentoring. Students can also participate in extra-curricular activities outside of the Labyrinth Center for additional enrichment and entertainment.
The department seeks candidates whose teaching, research, and/or service has prepared them to contribute to IUP’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
Position Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
· Master’s degree in Special Education, Counseling, Higher Education, Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation Services, Student Affairs, or a related field.
· Minimum of three years of professional experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or related disabilities.
· Experience providing academic support, coaching, counseling, or student services in an educational setting.
· Demonstrated supervisory, organizational, and administrative skills.
· Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
· Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience in higher education disability services or college transition programs.
· Experience developing and teaching curriculum or student success courses.
· Knowledge of evidence-based practices supporting neurodiverse college students.
· Experience with program assessment, data analysis, and reporting.
· Familiarity with mentoring and peer-support programs.
· Grant development experience.
Essential Functions
· Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disabilities within a postsecondary context.
· Understanding of student development theory and inclusive educational practices.
· Ability to develop supportive relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex student needs.
· Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
· Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success.
The IUP Labyrinth Center is a sponsored program that supports students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other related disabilities. Students enroll in a one-credit course each semester, and receive academic and life coaching, supervised study sessions, and peer and faculty mentoring. Students can also participate in extra-curricular activities outside of the Labyrinth Center for additional enrichment and entertainment.
The department seeks candidates whose teaching, research, and/or service has prepared them to contribute to IUP’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
Position Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
· Master’s degree in Special Education, Counseling, Higher Education, Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation Services, Student Affairs, or a related field.
· Minimum of three years of professional experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or related disabilities.
· Experience providing academic support, coaching, counseling, or student services in an educational setting.
· Demonstrated supervisory, organizational, and administrative skills.
· Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
· Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience in higher education disability services or college transition programs.
· Experience developing and teaching curriculum or student success courses.
· Knowledge of evidence-based practices supporting neurodiverse college students.
· Experience with program assessment, data analysis, and reporting.
· Familiarity with mentoring and peer-support programs.
· Grant development experience.
Essential Functions
· Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disabilities within a postsecondary context.
· Understanding of student development theory and inclusive educational practices.
· Ability to develop supportive relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex student needs.
· Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
· Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success.
