Center for Autism and Neurodiversity Employment Advisor
Center for Autism and Neurodiversity Employment Advisor
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$ 47490 - 71230
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Job Summary
The Center for Autism and Neurodiversity (CAN) Employment Advisors primary responsibility will be to directly mentor CAN participants on employment and life skillsrelated goals and foster relationships with employers seeking neurodivergent employees. This employee will: conduct individualized student meetings to assist CAN participants with determined goals related to employment; collaborate and communicate with campus partners specifically SCDC around the students progress in their coop; and assist the CAN team with the development and implementation of largescale events to raise awareness and educate about neurodiversity.
This is an hybrid inperson position working primarily inperson.
Essential Functions
- Meet individually with CAN students to monitor engage and counsel them while they are preparing for and partaking in coop and employment after graduation.
- Support both students and their employers for student success on Drexel coops and beyond.
- Cultivate and steward working partnerships with employers.
- Engage with employers on many levels on issues of neurodiversity including working with outside partners to develop initiatives and collaborations.
- Assist with planning and convening on and offcampus activities such as the Autism at Work: University Series events Faculty and Staff Education Series events and working employee breakfasts with the Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC).
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of Masters Degree orthe equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience advising mentoring and/or coaching employment skills to a caseload of 25 neurodivergent adults.
- Familiarity with student success strategies.
- Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office suite with a focus on Excel and related software including database and presentation programs.
- Strong interpersonal organizational technology and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse groups including students and internal and external partners.
- Ability to be selfdirected creative team player.
- Commitment to the mission of Drexel University and CAN.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an employment nonprofit or higher education setting.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends to support department events.
Location
- University City Philadelphia PA
Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt grade J. Compensation for this grade ranges from$47490 to $71230per year. Please note that the offered rate for thisposition typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade but it can vary based on thesuccessful candidates qualifications and experience department budget and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and CompensationGuidelines & Policies for more details on Drexels compensation information about benefits please review Drexels Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
