Access to Achievement Specialist

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Access to Achievement Specialist Status Time Limited Full Time/Part Time Full-time Location Jamestown Campus Job Description

At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative individuals to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you'll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

The Access to Achievement Specialist supports students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) by coordinating programs, providing individualized advising and case management, and promoting inclusive campus engagement. The role strengthens academic access, credential attainment, and career readiness through mentoring, referrals, assistive technology integration, and collaboration with faculty and campus partners. It also manages key program operations-including workshops, data tracking, reporting, and the Summer Preparedness Program-to ensure students have the resources, supports, and pathways needed for long‑term educational and employment success.

Min Salary $51,292.31 Mid Salary $57,703.85- We offer a competitive salary package that will be determined based on the candidate's experience level and qualifications related to the job. Compensation will be commensurate with your level of experience. Duties/Functions Difficult Challenges Contacts Education Required

• Bachelor's degree in education, Special Education or related area from an institutional accredited post-secondary institution.

Education Preferred

• Master's degree in education, Special Education or a related field from an institutional accredited post-secondary institution.

Experience Required

• Greater than three years of experience within a postsecondary institution with teaching, counseling, or advising individuals with IDD.
• Greater than two years of experience with use of assistive technology for individuals with IDD.
• Community College administrative and/or teaching experience.
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems.

Experience Preferred KSA Required

• Ability to plan, develop, and implement successful career pathways for students with IDD.
• Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
• Create and maintain a learner centered environment that produces
• Create and maintain a learner-centered environment that supports measurable skills gains and attainment of credentials, certificates, diplomas, and degrees, leading to successful transitions into postsecondary education, training, and employment.
• Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.

KSA Preferred

• Knowledge of and experience in implementing best practices for adults with IDD including best practices in instruction, advising, and career services.

Department/Job Specific Requirements

The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter:

• Ethics
• Safety/Shooter on Campus
• Personal Information Protection Training (PIP)
• Anti-Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX
• Other training may be required as determined applicable.

Physical Demands Posting Type Staff

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026-121-REG Open Date 09/28/2026 Close Date 10/28/2026 Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Have you completed a Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education or a related area from an institutionally accredited post-secondary institution?

• Yes

• No

• Do you possess three or more years of experience in a postsecondary educational setting providing teaching, counseling, or advising services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have two (2) or more years of experience using assistive technology to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae