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California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is hiring an Autism Support for College, Education & Neurodiversity Development (ASCEND) Coordinator. This role coordinates a structured support program for students with Autism, driving recruitment, enrollment, retention, and success through advising, case management, and a high-touch developmental coaching model. The coordinator applies student development theory and executive functioning strategies to help students build self-advocacy and persistence.

Highlights

Coordinate and operate a structured support program for students with Autism.
Provide advising and case management using a high-touch developmental coaching model.
Apply executive functioning and self-advocacy strategies that support student retention and persistence.
Use research, assessment, and interviewing techniques to evaluate student needs and program effectiveness.
Draw on student development theory and Student Services best practices to guide program decisions.
Bachelor’s degree and three years of progressively responsible student services experience, or equivalent.
Base salary range $69,804 to $77,951 per year, plus full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and CalPERS retirement.

Autism Support for College, Education & Neurodiversity Development (ASCEND) Coordinator Full Description

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Senior Associate Dean of Students, the Autism Support for College, Education & Neurodiversity Development (ASCEND) Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and ongoing operation of a structured support program for students with Autism. The position serves as the primary resource for supporting student recruitment, enrollment, retention, and success through comprehensive advising, case management, and a high-touch developmental coaching model.

This is a full-time temporary 2-year position and is eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement.

Department Summary

The mission of the Dean of Students (DOS) Office is to serve as a resource for helping students resolve university-related issues and concerns and advance to degree. The office is committed to supporting the academic success of students by fostering the development of integrity and problem-solving skills; teaching self-advocacy and personal responsibility; and providing students with opportunities to learn and practice the fundamental principles of good citizenship, responsible leadership, and the importance of diversity in a global society.

Key Qualifications

General knowledge of individual counseling techniques, case management practices, student development theory, and developmental coaching approaches.
Demonstrated knowledge of executive functioning development, self-advocacy, and evidence-based strategies that promote student success, retention, and persistence in higher education.
Thorough knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior.
General knowledge of the principles, practices, and trends within the Student Services profession.
Knowledge of research, assessment, interviewing, and information-gathering techniques used to evaluate student needs and program effectiveness.

Education and Experience

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.
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, Higher Education, 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.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $69,804 - $77,951 Per Year

Classification Range: $66,480 - $94,716 Per Year

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Cal Poly 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), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy.

Supplemental Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Cal Poly is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

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