Elevate (IPSE) Independent Living coach - On Campus

Note: This position is only open to currently enrolled NC State students in good academic standing.
This position requires the selected residential mentor to live on site in University Housing from August 10 2027-May 15 2028.

Overview of the College of Education: As one of the nation's top-ranked colleges of education, NC State's College of Education leads the way in North Carolina in preparing extraordinary educators, conducting transformational research, and engaging communities where they are to improve the educational outcomes of all learners and advance the greater good.T he college's faculty are widely-recognized thought leaders who use their research to transform the practice of teaching, learning, and leading. They have particular strengths in improving technology-enhanced learning and teaching; fostering community-based learning and PK-16 partnerships; and innovating leadership and workforce development, educational policy, and evaluation. About two-thirds of the faculty are grant active. They are engaged in over 225 active projects totaling $151 million, making them the most productive in terms of research activity compared with other colleges of education in North Carolina and among the Top 5% in the nation. In FY24, the college's research expenditures exceeded $20 million.The college has over 1,600 students studying across five graduate certificates, seven undergraduate majors, two undergraduate minors, 13 master's degrees, three Ph.D., and two Ed.D. programs housed in three academic departments: Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education; and Teacher Education and Learning Sciences, with approximately 130 tenure-track and professional-track faculty, 110 support and professional staff, and about 160 graduate and teaching assistants. The College of Education is also home to the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, and Elevate, NC State's integrated postsecondary education program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.The college has over 18,000 living alumni, with over 6,000 working in public schools in every county in North Carolina. Those who are teachers rate among the highest in effectiveness on surveys of school employers in North Carolina.

Elevate, NC State's integrated postsecondary education program, accepted its first cohort of students in Spring 2025. Administratively housed in the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences in the College of Education, Elevate is a university-wide initiative designed for North Carolina residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities ( IDD) and offers educational credentials, such as certificates. The program focuses on five pillars of success: academics, employment, personal development, independent living and social engagement.

Primary purpose of this position:
The Independent Living Coach serves as a role model and guide to developing independent
living skills for NC State students in the Elevate program. Independent Living Coaches provide
individualized support to Elevate students living on campus through one-on-one and communal
dialogues. Furthermore, they support all Elevate students through the development and
facilitation of independent living skill development workshops. Independent Living Coaches work
in close collaboration with Elevate staff to monitor Elevate students' needs, goals, and skillset
development. Hours worked will include days, evenings and weekends, as needed; however,
they are expected to coordinate with fellow Independent Living Coaches and University Housing
staff, including Resident Assistants, Graduate Assistants, and Residence Life Coordinators. As
needed, Independent Living Coaches also collaborate and communicate with campus
services-including Facilities Management, Dining, Transportation, Student Health, and
Campus Safety to support a positive experience for Elevate students on campus.

Note: This position is only open to currently enrolled NC State students in good academic standing.
This position requires the selected residential mentor to live on site in University Housing from August 12 2027-May 15 2028.
Work Location: Position duties and responsibilities are performed on-site and in person in Raleigh, North Carolina

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Note: This position is only open to currently enrolled NC State students in good academic standing.
This position requires the selected residential mentor to live on site in University Housing from August 10 2027-May 15 2028.
Work Location: Position duties and responsibilities are performed on-site and in person in Raleigh, North Carolina

Community Living & Support (60%)
* Foster the development of individualized daily, weekly, and monthly routines for Elevate
students living in University Housing
* Work with Elevate students and Elevate staff to establish and monitor progress on short-
term and long-term independent living goals.
* Assist Elevate students with independently implementing time management and
wellness practices
* Support Elevate students with identifying and planning off-campus opportunities to
practice independent living skills
* Promote Elevate students' conflict resolution skills in partnership with University Housing
* Maintain shared spaces in collaboration with Elevate students
* Help students understand and adhere to safety and emergency protocols and
procedures as directed by University Housing
* Communicate concerns, including Facilities issues or crisis response needs to University
Housing staff, Elevate staff, and/or emergency personnel as appropriate

Mentorship & Engagement (20%)
* Conduct regular one-on-one check-ins with Elevate students
* Assist students in navigating residential community spaces and social opportunities
* Encourage the development of independent living skills through workshops and
individualized mentorship in collaboration with Elevate staff
* Develop positive interpersonal relationships with Elevate students

Administrative & Team Responsibilities (20%)
* Participate in team meetings and training sessions with University Housing and Elevate
team members
* Complete administrative responsibilities supporting the department's operations as
identified to sustain accurate reporting and records.
* Understand and follow protocols to assist students with accessing appropriate housing
and independent living resources
* Support planning and implementing events associated with campus and community
partners
* Monitor on-call duties approximately 1 week/ month
* Other duties as assigned

Job duties/description of work: Compliance Expectations
* Participate in all required training associated with FERPA, the Clery Act, and Title IX
* Comply with privacy protocols as identified by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act ( FERPA).
* Complete all reporting responsibilities identified by Title IX, including any crimes or
incidents of sex discrimination of which they are made aware.

Minimum Experience/Qualifications:
* Commitment to student-centered work
* Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
* Proficiency with email, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and virtual
communication platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams
* Ability to respond to urgent or emergent situations with professionalism and care
* Experience serving as a peer mentor
* Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of employment and maintenance throughout
duration of employment
* Enrolled in at least 12 (undergrad) or 9 (grad) credit hours each semester
* Ability to be endorsed for employment by NC State's Human Resources after completing
a criminal background check
* Complete an NC State housing application, including acceptance of the housing
agreement
* University Disciplinary Charges or Sanctions: Individuals are not eligible for employment
if, at the time of the employment offer, at the start of employment, and during
employment:
The student is on Academic Integrity Probation for less than one complete Fall or
Spring semester related to academic misconduct under the Code of Student
Conduct;
The student is found Responsible for any non-academic violation under the Code
of Student Conduct, including University Housing's Community Standards.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications:
* Experience with disability communities
* Proficiency with documentation and digital communication tools such as GroupMe,
When2Work, or Equip templated reporting systems
* Workshop/ instruction development and facilitation
* Valid drivers license
* CPR Certification (or willingness to receive/update training)
* Basic cooking knowledge and experience

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