Employment and Job Skills Coordinator

NC Central University

life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid holidays, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k), 403(b)

United States, North Carolina, Durham

1801 Fayetteville Street (Show on map)

Apr 08, 2026

Posting Details

Position Information

Position/Classification Title	Student Career Counselor (Recruiter)
Working Title	Employment and Job Skills Coordinator
Position Number	617503
FLSA	Exempt
Appointment Type	Permanent - Full Time
Tenure Track	No
FTE	1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
If time limited, duration date
Department Hiring Range
EEO-1 Category	Professionals
SOC Code	25-9099 - Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other

Position Overview

Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!	Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University ( NCCU), we are more than an institution-we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as 'The City of Medicine,' NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight. Visit NCCU.edu.
Employee Benefits	Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more: Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave Community Service Leave NC State - Health Benefits NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 11-12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount and more.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit	The School of Education oversees the university's educator preparation program ( EPP). The EPP is multifaceted and provides many services and programming in the area of teacher education. The overarching goal of the School of Education is to prepare students for careers in education.
Primary Purpose of Position	The primary purpose of the Employment and Job Skills Coordinator is to support students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in obtaining and sustaining competitive, integrated employment by providing individualized career exploration, job development, and on-the-job coaching. This position works directly with students and employers to build job-specific and transferable workplace skills, promote self-advocacy and professionalism, and ensure appropriate supports are in place to facilitate success and increasing independence. Through person-centered planning, employer collaboration, and ongoing progress monitoring, the Employment and Job Skills Coordinator will help students translate postsecondary experiences into meaningful employment outcomes aligned with their interests, strengths, and long-term goals
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Ability to provide person-centered academic coaching that supports diverse learning needs and promotes student independence in a postsecondary environment. Ability to collaborate with faculty and instructional staff to facilitate inclusive learning experiences while maintaining academic integrity. Ability to plan, monitor, and document student academic progress using data-informed and goal-driven practices. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with students, families, faculty, and multidisciplinary program staff.
Minimum Education/Experience	Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, or related field Master's preferred. Demonstrated commitment to working and serving students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Relevant experience working in engagement, coordination, community partnerships, or student services in higher education or nonprofit/community settings. Experience working with diverse populations.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation	n/a
Equal Opportunity Employer	Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University ( NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University's internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Function	Advocacy Skills
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.	Ability to provide person-centered academic coaching that supports diverse learning needs and promotes student independence in a postsecondary environment.

Function	Communication and Teamwork
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.	Ability to collaborate with faculty and instructional staff to facilitate inclusive learning experiences while maintaining academic integrity.

Function	Communication-Written
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.	Ability to plan, monitor, and document student academic progress using data-informed and goal-driven practices

Function	Communication (Presentations, Oral, and Written)
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.	Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with students, families, faculty, and multidisciplinary program staff.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	EPA03495P
Open Date	04/08/2026
Date desired for closing or initial review
Close Date	04/22/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Date Position Available
Special Instructions to Applicants