Department of Education and Human Development
Classification: Professional Faculty
Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time 1.0 FTE 40 hours/week
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Eligible: Sponsorship Eligible
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department
The Mason LIFE Program (MLP) is a 4-year post-secondary comprehensive transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who desire a university experience in a supportive academic environment.
About the Position
The Mason LIFE Employment & Community Involvement Coordinator is responsible for guiding MLP students in employment settings, both on- and off-campus, internships, matching MLP students and employment support staff, and designing individual employment schedules, coordinating and training support staff or mentors, as well as employers. In addition, the Coordinator supports MLP students to facilitate understanding of various jobs and work responsibilities, including the creation of a work portfolio with resume, as well as the development of interview skills. The position designs and implements employment classes, evaluates student performance, and disseminates data on MLP outcomes by attending transition fairs and conferences. Community Involvement (CI) oversight will be provided, including monitoring planned CI activities, tracking student participation on a weekly basis, meeting with students as needed to assist with planning and participating in CI, and providing mid-semester and final grades for CI.
Responsibilities
Guides students in employment settings Matches students with internship placements Designs individual employment schedules Assists students with resume writing and interview skills Provides oversight of weekly Employment lab time allocated to students for working on developing their professional resumes, digital online presence, practicing interviewing skills, and applying for employment Oversees support staff who provide direct service to the students Develops employment classes curriculum and supervises those teaching the classes Recruits and trains support staff and employers Training includes topics of specific disability awareness, job coaching strategies, and supports behavioral management Documentation of student progress and communication with stakeholders of the employment component Provides ongoing training guidance and consultation to support staff, employers throughout the academic year Monitors and plans Community Involvement CI activities Tracks student participation on a weekly basis Meets with students as needed to assist with planning and participating in CI Provides mid-semester and final grades Budgeting - monitors support staff hours for Community Involvement and Employment staff Assesses current sites for feasibility Maintains alumni data on post-college employment status Stays up to date with research and analyzes data on current trends on employment initiatives within inclusive post-secondary programs Attends and participates in weekly core administrative team meetings, director meetings, and division meetings Participates in various transition fairs at high schools and colleges/universities and attends one inclusive post-secondary conference annually Coordinates Adult Services Collaboration as needed Oversees stakeholder involvement to include the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services, The Community Services Board, and other state and federal partners who will assist students with employment opportunities once graduated Plans and facilitates 4th year transition meetings
Required Qualifications
Masters degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience Experience working with individuals with disabilities typically 2 years Experience working collaboratively in a group and/or independently with individuals from diverse backgrounds Experience working with adult services/community resources for individuals with disabilities Experience assisting individuals with employment/career readiness skills Demonstrated working knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment Ability to build partnerships Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality Ability to create presentations and present to stakeholders and partners Ability to collaborate and communicate with university stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in related field Experience in transition services or postsecondary education program typically 1 year Experience working in a higher education setting Experience supervising staff Knowledge of National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) competencies Knowledge of resources for job development for individuals with disabilities related to transition Knowledge of adult services Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite Ability to learn new technology systems
Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Employment & Community Involvement Coordinator at https://jobs.gmu.edu. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with a Resume for review.
Posting Open Date: February 26, 2026 For Full Consideration Apply by: March 13, 2026 Open Until Filled: Yes