Career & Transition Coordinator (Temporary)

Salary and Benefits Salary Range: $31.96 per hour to $45.54 per hour. Starting salary placement may range from $31.96 to $38.75 per hour based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement (CalPERS), 401K, 457, 403(b), dependent & health care reimbursement accounts, life insurance, vacation & sick leave, 14 paid holidays, one personal holiday, and tuition fee waiver. Classification Student Services Professional III - Non-Exempt About the Position This is a part-time, grant-funded, hourly position up to 12 hours per week. The position is not benefit-eligible and is temporary through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of reappointment, not to exceed a total of three years. Review of applications will begin on April 8, 2026. The Think by the Bay Career & Transition Coordinator independently leads the development and implementation of career exploration, employment readiness, and interagency transition planning services for students with intellectual disabilities (ID) enrolled in the Think by the Bay program at CSUEB. The Coordinator develops and expands on-campus and community-based employment partnerships, implements individualized and customized employment strategies, and represents the program in collaboration with external agencies including Local Education Agencies (LEAs), regional centers, and the Department of Rehabilitation. Working in partnership with families, faculty, and staff, the Coordinator ensures coordinated transition planning, alignment with IEP/IPP goals, and measurable employment outcomes that prepare students for meaningful postsecondary employment. Responsibilities Employment Planning, Job Development, and Coaching Support Coordinate career planning using interest inventories, person‑centered planning tools, and student interviews. Develop on‑campus job shadowing, internships, and part‑time job placements in collaboration with Career Services and campus departments. Build relationships with local employers to expand community‑based employment opportunities. Implement customized employment strategies including job carving and workplace accommodations. Job Readiness Instruction and Support Provide individualized and group instruction on resume development, job search skills, interviewing, and workplace etiquette. Coach students on appropriate workplace communication, behavior, and problem‑solving. Promote student independence by systematically fading direct job supports and strengthening natural supports in the workplace. Collaborate with peer mentors to reinforce employment goals in daily life. Transition Coordination and Agency Collaboration Partner with LEAs, regional centers, and DOR to align support with IEP and IPP goals. Contribute to CTP documentation and vendorization efforts. Participate in IEP/IPP meetings and coordinate communication among team members. Maintain records and documentation related to student employment, skill development, and interagency involvement. Other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge Thorough knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior. General knowledge of the principles, practices, and trends of the Student Services field, and of the policies, procedures, and practices of the program area to which assigned. General knowledge of individual counseling techniques. General knowledge, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge, of the organizational procedures and activities of the specific campus to which the position is assigned. Working knowledge of student services programs outside the program to which immediately assigned. Abilities Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action. Advise students individually and in groups on complex student‑related matters. Determine appropriate courses of action and techniques for engaging with individuals in sensitive or argumentative situations. Interpret and evaluate descriptions of problems and analyze them to draw valid conclusions and project consequences of various alternative courses of action. Carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals. Experience Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required. A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling. Education Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related. Preferred Skills And Knowledge Master’s degree in a related field. Minimum of two years of experience supporting employment and transition services for individuals with IDD. Knowledge of employment‑first and person‑centered practices. Experience with TPSID programs, customized employment, and community‑based job development. Experience collaborating with LEAs, regional centers, and Vocational Rehabilitation. Strong interpersonal and coaching skills with transition-age youth. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple employer and agency relationships. Familiarity with interagency planning and transition documentation. Commitment to inclusive employment and self‑determination. Ability to maintain accurate records and track student outcomes. Condition(s) of Employment Satisfactory completion of a background check (including LiveScan, as appropriate) is required for employment. Cal State East Bay will issue a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Unsatisfactory results may also affect the continued employment of current Cal State East Bay employees who were conditionally offered the position. All background checks are conducted through the university's third‑party vendor, Accurate. LiveScan is conducted through the University Police Department. EEO Statement All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal State East Bay provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. The CSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr California State University, East Bay