UI REACH Transition Assistant

Overview

The Transition Assistant serves as an assistant for the UI REACH Ready for REACH onboarding program, EXPLORE program, and the UI REACH Person-centered planning process within the Transition Team. This position works closely with the Transition Coordinator and Transition and Vocational Support Specialist to support student engagement, organization, and community building in both virtual and in-person learning environments.

This is a part-time, hourly position designed to support students during the academic year and summer programming.

• Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
• Expected Hours: 10 hours per week
• Supervisor: Transition Coordinator
• Format: both in-person and virtual

Position Responsibilities

Person-centered Planning

• Teach Person-centered planning class in both Fall and Spring Semesters
• Prepare syllabus, content, and lessons for the person-centered planning class
• Prepare UI REACH students for their Circle of Support Meetings
• Schedule and co-facilitate Person-centered planning meetings for all UI REACH students
• Record all meetings and share with the Transition Coordinator
• Edit and format students electronic portfolios

Ready for REACH & EXPLORE

• Serve as an assistant for the Ready for REACH onboarding program.
• Attend all scheduled virtual Ready for REACH classes and EXPLORE monthly sessions.
• Manage attendance tracking and note-taking for Ready for REACH and EXPLORE classes.
• Create and manage Zoom breakout rooms during class sessions.
• Provide basic facilitation and student support in breakout rooms as directed.
• Support the overall structure and flow of virtual classes.
• Communicate regularly with the Transition and Vocational Support Specialist.
• Plan and lead monthly virtual social gatherings for students via Zoom.

Transition

• Model professionalism, engagement, and respectful communication for students.
• Assist with the organization and implementation of transition activities and youth initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of student transition and engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to commit to 10 hours per week.
• Ability to attend all required PCP Lab classes in-person, EXPLORE monthly sessions, and virtual Ready for REACH classes.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Experience or coursework related to education, student support, mentoring, or facilitation.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Comfort using virtual learning tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Professional demeanor and positive attitude.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate/professional student or recent graduate.
• Interest in transition programming, higher education, or student development.
• Experience facilitating small groups or leading student activities.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification (preferred. Will be offered upon hiring.)

Training Requirements

• Criminal Background Check upon hire
• Minors on Campus training (if applicable)
• Program-specific onboarding and orientation

Rate of Pay

• $20.00 per hour