Visiting Associate Director, INI

College of Agricultural Consumer and Environmental Sciences

• Student advising
  • Provide individual executive function support to assigned students
  • Support students in developing self-advocacy skills across academic community and professional settings
  • Assist with academic support programming and student needs assessment
  • Support INIs corporate internship program and employer partnerships
  • Provide employment preparation and career readiness programming
  • Connect students with work-based learning opportunities and employment resources
• Course instruction and curriculum development
  • Teach 12 courses per semester from INIs curriculum based on program need and candidate expertise which may include:
    • HDFS 202: Pre-Employment Seminar
    • HDFS 255: Current Topics in Autism
    • HDFS 398: Leadership in Neurodiversity
    • HDFS 398: Global Self-Advocacy
  • Contribute to curriculum development and the ongoing refinement of course materials
  • Support the development of novel programming and interventions for neurodivergent college students
• Program leadership and operations
  • Assist the Director with program planning implementation and evaluation
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of program policies and operational infrastructure
  • Support student recruitment and retention efforts including recruiting events application review and student onboarding and orientation
  • Assist with campus and community trainings on neurodiversity and neuroinclusive practices
  • Support parent and family engagement
  • Contribute to program assessment and outcome tracking
• Supervision
  • Supervise INI program staff including providing regular feedback guidance and professional development support

Masters degree in special education speech-language pathology social work psychology rehabilitation human development or a closely related field. Minimum of three (3) years of experience working directly with neurodivergent individuals. Demonstrated experience in program coordination staff supervision or a related leadership role. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly in a small dynamic team environment.

Experience working with neurodivergent students in a post-secondary or higher education setting.
Teaching or instructional experience at the college level.
Research experience related to neurodiversity disability or transition.
Experience in employment preparation career readiness or vocational support for neurodivergent individuals.
Familiarity with executive function support models and academic support strategies.
Experience developing or leading social programming or community-building initiatives.
Knowledge of neuroinclusive practices across academic workplace and community settings.
Experience with program assessment data collection or outcome tracking.
Knowledge of local state and federal resources and supports for neurodivergent individuals.

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 8/17/2026. The budgeted salary range for the position is $75000 to $78000. This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship. This position may become permanent depending on funding and needs of the department.

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on August 5 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting and upload a cover letter resume and name and contact information for three references. Applications not submitted through will not be considered. For further information about this specific position please contact search committee chair Dana Tempel at.For questions regarding the application process please contact .